<div>Purpose: Tuition and school-related expenses for Junior Year at VSU (2025–2026)
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<div>Hello friends, family, and kind-hearted supporters,
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<div>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.
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<div>He’s achieved so much already—and he’s just getting started.
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<div>Who He Is
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<div>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.
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<div>What He’s Accomplished So Far
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<div>Honda Campus All-Star Challenge A-Team Member (2 years)
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<div>➤ Competed at Nationals both years—representing VSU with pride
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<div>Head of Coding Section of the VSU Robotics and Coding Club
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<div>Supporting Member of VSU's Lunabotics Team
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<div>➤ VSU was the only HBCU selected to compete nationally in 2025
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<div>Tech Jobs Rule Apprenticeship at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career &amp; Technology Center
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<div>➤ Youngest participant selected during high school
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<div>Internship at Matrix Capital Trust (Summer 2025)
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<div>➤ Gaining real-world tech and finance experience
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<div>Programming Proficiency
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<div>➤ Skilled in ROS II, Java, Python, and C++
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<div>➤ Passionate about robotics, artificial intelligence, and automation
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<div>He’s is a campus leader, mentor to his peers, and a constant source of pride in our community.
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<div>Why We Need Your Help
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<div>Unfortunately, despite his academic success and work ethic, we are falling short on tuition and housing costs for the upcoming 2025–2026 school year.
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<div><strong>We’re seeking $6,000 to help him return to school without interruption.</strong> These funds will go directly toward:
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<div>Tuition and fees
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<div>Housing
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<div>Books and educational materials
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<div>Basic living expenses while interning and studying
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<div>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.
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<div>How You Can Help
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<div>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.
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<div>Every dollar helps.
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<div>If you can’t give financially, sharing this campaign means the world.
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<div>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.
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<div>With gratitude,
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<div>Charita S.
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Help Esa Return to Virginia State University

Just $810$ to go! Make an impact.

Help Esa Return to Virginia State University

Just $810 to go!
Make an impact.