I am writing to you today as a dedicated 4th-year Political Science student and passionate student leader at University of San Carlos, Philippines. As I approach the end of my academic journey this semester, I face a critical financial obstacle that threatens to prevent my graduation. 

Throughout my time in university, I have strived for excellence both academically and in service to my community. I have maintained a strong 3.8 GPA while actively engaging in numerous on-campus organizations and embracing the opportunity to share my faith through several overseas opportunities outside of ministry work and by involving myself for social impact causes. These experiences have shaped my commitment to leadership and my desire to make a positive impact on the world.

Driven by my passion for service, I made the difficult decision to step down from my part-time job to fully dedicate myself to my responsibilities as a student leader. While this allowed me to focus entirely on serving my fellow students and pursuing my academic goals, it has also created significant financial strain.

Currently, I am navigating personal mental health challenges while striving to support my siblings, contribute to my organizational commitments, and cover essential daily expenses related to my education. The costs associated with projects, academic requirements, and basic needs have accumulated, leading our family to rely on loans and promissory notes. All of which have taken a toll on my performance as a student in the last month.

Without this, I am at serious risk of not being able to receive my degree at the end of this semester. This precarious situation is compounded by our unstable income since I lost my job, and my widowed mother, an Overseas Filipino Worker, is unable to meet these substantial expenses on her own.

Despite these challenges, my dedication remains unwavering. I am actively involved in ministry work through Student Mobilization, serve in student government, have represented my schools by winning in international competitions in high school, and have gained invaluable experience through participation in exchange programs on scholarships.

I hold a deep-seated dream to explore the world, sharing the gospel and fostering understanding as a future diplomat. Completing my degree is a crucial step in realizing this aspiration.

Therefore, I am humbly reaching out to you for support. Your generous contribution, no matter the size, will directly impact my ability to pay my outstanding tuition fees and will be going to the daily expenses associated with settling our balances from miscellaneous costs of my education helping me achieve a significant personal milestone but also empowering a future leader who is committed to service, faith, and global engagement.

Thank you for considering my request and for any support you may be able to offer. Your kindness will make a tangible difference in my life and enable me to continue pursuing my dreams of leadership and service.