YOUR SUPPORT CAN HELP ISAAC BECOME AN AEROSPACE ENGINEER.

Dear family, friend and supporter

My name is Isaac Kaiso, a 22-year-old student, poet, writer, basketball player from Kamuli, Uganda.

Last year I got a chance to be accepted to study Aerospace Engineering at Clarkson University in Postdam New York. one of the top 25 STEM schools in USA.

Growing up, I have always adored and embraced aerospace engineering. From origami's to fractures at 10, while trying to test parachutes that I made from Mummy's bedsheets. My location has been a big factor to me as a dreamer, it has felt impossible to make it this fa, Kamuli is one of the small towns in Uganda and access to even the knowledge about Clarkson University has been a privilege that lies in research and zeal to be the change.

My father always told me to look beyond and I have tried my best not to fail him.

At 12, I unfortunately lost him to peptic ulcers and since he was the bread winner at home, the weight shifted to my mom and me.

My mother lost her husband at a young age of 37. It breaks my heart every time I realize that she has barely ‘lived life’ as a wife or a girl. All her life has been dedicated towards pushing us towards our dreams, fighting just so we can make it to as far as Clarkson and beyond!

For so many times, I have come through for her as far as tuition and home bills, are concerned especially during my high school.

Getting into Clarkson University is a cowrie of hope to change the texture of life for me, my twin brothers and perhaps give my mother a genuine smile. Its been a long stretch!

But without funding, this dream and my project ECH (Electrification through Cloud Harnessing) could vanish before takeoff. I am devising a way to generate electricity through storms and cumulus clouds.

Due to strong academic record, a dual pesticide and fertilizer project, I developed with my 3 classmates, Clarkson University generously offered me some financial Aid. However, the remaining gap is still significant to cover my cost of attendance.

Our future, me, my mom and my 3 brothers depends on my ability to make it into this University.

I therefore call upon you all for a hand.

I am Raising For:

Tuition & Lab Fees: $62,534/year after scholarships (covers critical aerospace courses and research).

ECH Prototyping: Funds will test cloud-based aircraft charging, a green aviation breakthrough.

Travel/Visas: To attend Clarkson this Spring 2025.

Why This Matters:

Among many reasons, I believe ECH could cut flight emissions by 30% using atmospheric energy.

I will be able to mentor teens in STEM, paying forward every dollar donated.

$50 donated, I can access 1 aerodynamics textbook

For every $500, I get access to 1 week in Clarkson’s propulsion lab.

For every $5,000, I can afford ECH patent filing

Help rewrite what’s possible for African innovators.

And together let’s turn this dream into legacy!

Thank you for making it this far. I appreciate your support.