Empower Maria Gazzineo's College Journey in the US

Hi, nice to meet you and thank you for taking the time out of your day to read my story and understand why I need your help :)

My name is Maria Gazzineo, I'm the eighth biological child of a divorced couple. I spent my life living in Brazil in an area where I had no way of learning the English required at prestigious international academic institutions, but that didn't stop me from achieving my goal: to go to college in the United States.

At the age of 15, in 2023, I won a scholarship for my senior year in high school, learned English until I got my C1 fluency certificate on my own at home, and thanks to my grandmother I was able to pay only 15% of what my dream school initially charged.

Today, in 2024, I graduated from high school at the age of 16, but now that I have built a life in America, I have no chance of paying for my dormitory in college, even though I already receive full tuition assistance. My grandmother, who had previously paid for my expenses, unfortunately passed away in October 2023, making it even more impossible for me to fulfill my dreams of going to college where I always wanted to.

I'm counting on your help and kindness. If you can't help financially, which is totally understandable, I ask you to share with friends and colleagues who are in a position to donate any amount they can. Thank you in advance. ;)

-Maria