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Tuition fund for Macharia: a degree in social work at the Kisumu Institute of Technology

A first-generation student, Macharia needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a degree in social work.

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Macharia Dennis Ngowi
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Kisumu
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in social work at the Kisumu Institute of Technology, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a shop assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $550. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a first-class average, and my professor has written in support of my application for a payment plan. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support my younger siblings. Without enrolling this term I'd lose my place and my scholarship eligibility. I'm not asking for a handout - I want to finish what I started and then 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 $550 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $490 • Textbooks and materials: $45 • Exam and lab fees: $15 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-07-27
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Macharia

  1. Update from Kisumu: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 55% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Kisumu: we've started the first stage. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Tarun P. Panwar 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Kimani Kioko Nakamya 🇰🇪 · $100

    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Macharia all day after reading this. - Kasarani”

  • Divya W. Sidhu 🇦🇺 · $25

    “All the best. Hope the July deadline works out. - Cairns”

  • Putri Wulan Yuliani 🇮🇩 · $25
  • Cengiz Erdem Bozkurt 🇹🇷 · $15
  • Winnie Nyambura Okello 🇹🇿 · $100

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Macharia all day after reading this. - Dar es Salaam”

  • Maverick R. Jackson 🇬🇧 · $38

    “Hang in there. Only $38 but hope it helps. - Glasgow”

  • Armando E. Mendoza 🇺🇸 · $100
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  • Haruto Ishii 🇯🇵 · $10

    “Hope things get better. Hope the July deadline works out. - Setagaya”

  • Jack T. Rodriguez 🇺🇸 · $65
  • Sabine Marie Simon 🇩🇪 · $25
  • Priya Rubina Banerjee 🇮🇳 · $25

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  • Petros Christos Dimitriou

    Keep going. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

    • Senait Sosina Yilma

      praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

      • Serge Jules Fernandez

        Thinking of you and your family, Macharia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Lagos.

        $597 raised of $550

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