Help Esa Return to Virginia State University

Purpose: Tuition and school-related expenses for Junior Year at VSU (2025–2026)

Hello friends, family, and kind-hearted supporters,

My name is Charita, and I’m the proud mother of a brilliant, hardworking young man who is determined to change the world through innovation, integrity, and community leadership. Esa is entering his junior year at Virginia State University, where he is an honors student majoring in Computer Engineering. He is currently in his fourth year working very hard for W. M. Davis, a local general contracting company.

He’s achieved so much already—and he’s just getting started.

Who He Is

Esa graduated high school with a 3.7 GPA and a Certificate of Merit, and he’s carried that same determination into college where he currently holds a 3.3 GPA in a rigorous STEM program. Despite coming from a family without financial resources or savings, he's never let that stop him from striving for greatness.

What He’s Accomplished So Far

Honda Campus All-Star Challenge A-Team Member (2 years)

➤ Competed at Nationals both years—representing VSU with pride

Head of Coding Section of the VSU Robotics and Coding Club

Supporting Member of VSU's Lunabotics Team

➤ VSU was the only HBCU selected to compete nationally in 2025

Tech Jobs Rule Apprenticeship at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center

➤ Youngest participant selected during high school

Internship at Matrix Capital Trust (Summer 2025)

➤ Gaining real-world tech and finance experience

Programming Proficiency

➤ Skilled in ROS II, Java, Python, and C++

➤ Passionate about robotics, artificial intelligence, and automation

He’s is a campus leader, mentor to his peers, and a constant source of pride in our community.

Why We Need Your Help

Unfortunately, despite his academic success and work ethic, we are falling short on tuition and housing costs for the upcoming 2025–2026 school year.

We’re seeking $6,000 to help him return to school without interruption. These funds will go directly toward:

Tuition and fees

Housing

Books and educational materials

Basic living expenses while interning and studying

We’ve explored every financial aid option, but with limited scholarships and no family savings, we’re at a critical crossroads. Your support—no matter how small—can help make sure this bright young man doesn’t lose momentum on the road to success.

How You Can Help

If you believe in uplifting the next generation of Black engineers, in the power of education to transform lives, or if you’ve ever needed a helping hand along the way, please consider donating.

Every dollar helps.

If you can’t give financially, sharing this campaign means the world.

From one mother’s heart—thank you for helping me keep my Esa’s dream alive. His future is bright, and with your support, it stays on track.

With gratitude,

Charita S.