Hello! My name is Rafik Aslanyan, but my friends know me as Rapho. I am 16 years old and from a beautiful country - Armenia!

I have been admitted to study in United World Colleges (UWC) USA for two years, where I will get a high level education, meet people from all over the world, learn about their cultures and share about mine. I plan to use that knowledge to make my country a better place.

I will earn a 100% scholarship, which will cover my tuition, accommodation and boarding fees. But I need financial help to pay for insurance, school fees, plane tickets and I also must get a laptop for my studies. All that adds up to $10,000 for 2 years. I'm working at the moment to save money for my college and my parents are also helping me with that. Unfortunately, our efforts will not be enough, as our incomes are not high.

It is important for me to raise these financial resources before August. I worked a lot towards my goal to study abroad and this is the only step that holds me back from achieving it. I've very grateful for any support. Thank you.