One semester away: help Sharmin graduate from Varanasi Polytechnic

Sharmin is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying an electrical engineering diploma at Varanasi Polytechnic, and is one semester away from graduating. She has worked as a shop assistant to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $650. The registrar has said Sharmin can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Sharmin has a distinction average, and a department head has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Sharmin would lose her place and scholarship eligibility. Sharmin isn't asking for a handout - She wants to finish what She started and help the next student. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $650 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $220 • Final term tuition: $410 • Exam and lab fees: $20 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.