Help Diedon continue his Education

Hello Everyone.

My name is Diedon Elshani, and I’m happy to share that I’ve been admitted to Central European University (CEU) with a partial scholarship. Previously, I graduated with honors from Amsterdam University College, an experience that profoundly shaped my personal and academic growth.

After completing my degree, I was accepted to several Dutch universities for master’s programs. However, due to the fact that I hold a Dutch bachelor’s degree, I was ineligible for scholarship opportunities and faced tuition fees of over €18,000—an impossible sum for someone from a working-class Kosovar family. To support myself and my family, I extended my residence permit and worked in the Netherlands for a year, but this meant putting my academic dreams on hold.

Now, I have a new opportunity: a two-year master’s program at CEU in Vienna. Thanks to the university’s scholarship, the tuition has been reduced from €12,000 to just €4,000 per year. Yet, I face a difficult choice—pursue my studies and become a financial burden on my family, or continue working and abandon my academic aspirations.

I need your help to cover my tuition fee. Your support would not only allow me to continue my education but also create opportunities for my family and siblings, who I hope can one day attend university as well. On behalf of myself and my family, any contribution—no matter how small—is deeply appreciated.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.