New York Times Summer Academy

Hey:)

My name is Lea and I am 16 years old.

My biggest dream is to be a journalist. One of those people out there who make a difference with what they are writing, you know?

I got accepted for the New York Times Summer Academy and have the opportunity to spend two weeks of my summer break in the City of New York to improve my reporting and writing skills and get a better idea of what it means to be a journalist.

The only problem, as so often, is money. I always hated asking for money, and I still do with my whole being. But now… I think I have no other option.

I couldn't get the support I would need from The New York Times since they got too many requests for financial aid this year.

I am currently attending a boarding school with a scholarship and am by contract not allowed to work, which means that there is no way that I can get my own money in time.

I don't think I will get a chance like this ever again and this is the reason why I am asking you for a donation. Only if you have the financial capabilities of course, and if it doesn’t impact you in any way. It also doesn’t have to be much, every euro will help. I need the money to pay the high tuition fee and finance the trip to New York City.

In case you really have the capacity to donate, please know that this means the world to me. Please know, that I am not at all taking this for granted and that I will do nothing but my best to make this investment a good one. I will use the money only for this cause, to make it financially possible for me to go to The New York Times Summer Academy. Thank you. Thank you for helping me achieve my dream!

If you are interested in what exactly this Summer Academy is, here is the link to the website:

https://nytedu.com/pre-college/summer-academy/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_cpc_sa_fy_23_global&cid=7011G000000gteCQAQ&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8e-gBhD0ARIsAJiDsaUiUbRwh3Xmw53VjPw-YUY25zkL9D3qLBxqIHAGzkV1dWV_HSTfWTYaAlzXEALw_wcB

Thank you!

Lea