13/08/2024
ONE OF NYONDO SECONDARY SCHOOL'S TOP 2023 UACE STUDENT'S CAMPUS DREAMS HANG IN BALANCE, SEEKS HELP":
Story by shiende Sam umushiende.
Wangalwa Tom, a high-achieving student from Nasinje village, Burukuru, Bukiende subcounty in mbale district is facing a daunting reality despite his academic excellence. With 15 Points HDG/ICT from the 2023 UACE exams, Wangalwa can't join campus or any institution due to his family's financial struggles and thus his campus dreams on hold.
"I've worked so hard to get here, but now I'm stuck. I'm worried that my future will be meaningless if I can't find a way to continue with studies." - Wangalwa Tom said"
Namutosi Beatrice Tom's mother is heartbroken as she watches her son, Wangalwa Tom struggle to join campus due to lack of tuition fees. Despite his excellent grades."I've sacrificed everything for my son's education. Seeing him denied this opportunity is devastating. I feel like I've failed him." She said with tears streaming down her face.
Beatrice, a small-scale farmer, has worked tirelessly to support her son's education . However, the tuition fees have proven to be an insurmountable hurdle. She has tried to secure loans and scholarships but nothing has yielded yet.
As Tom's mother struggles to come to terms with this setback,and With most universities deadline looming she can't help but wonder if her son's dreams will ever come true. Will Wangalwa Tom be forced to put his academic aspirations on hold, or can someone help him find a way forward?
Tom's story highlights the struggles many students face in accessing higher education due to financial constraints, and the need for support and solutions to bridge this gap.
If you can offer any assistance, kindly contact Wangalwa Tom on +256 761 447069
Let's help Wangalwa achieve his academic dreams!
