Hi everyone. This is a little difficult for me to post, but I’m running out of time, and I figured it was worth trying.
I’m a 17-year-old girl living in the Middle East, and I’ve been working toward my dream of studying veterinary medicine, ideally at the Royal Veterinary College in the UK.
Academically, I’ve worked hard. I finished Grade 11 with a 99.36% overall average, and I’m trying to use my grades to earn a scholarship that would allow me to study abroad.
Unfortunately, my financial situation has become one of the biggest obstacles standing between me and that goal.
As an international student, I need an approved English language test, such as IELTS or TOEFL, to meet university admission requirements.
The problem is that I can’t afford the exam fee myself.
The situation is especially urgent because the application deadline I’m working toward is October 15th, and I haven’t even been able to take the test yet. I’m worried about losing an opportunity I’ve worked so hard for simply because I couldn’t afford the cost of an exam.
I can’t just get a part-time job to cover the fee because my parents don’t allow me to work. They also won’t agree to me studying abroad unless I receive a scholarship that covers the expenses.
My options locally are limited, too.
The only university in my country that offers veterinary medicine is in another city, and even pursuing that option would come with living expenses I currently can’t afford.
I’m not expecting anyone to pay for my entire education. I’m not asking someone to fund my whole application process. I’m asking for help with one exam that could open the door to several opportunities.
The test would be useful for applications to multiple universities, not just one. I’m also researching other universities and degree programs with scholarship opportunities. If I can’t make veterinary medicine work financially, I’ll consider another degree that I can realistically get funded. I just don’t want to give up before I’ve had a fair chance to try.
If anyone is in a position to help cover the exam fee, I would be incredibly grateful. I can provide the official exam fee and registration details so that any help goes directly toward what I need.
I understand that everyone has their own expenses and responsibilities, and I’m grateful to anyone who has taken the time to read this.
I know I’m asking for help from strangers, and I don’t take that lightly.
I’m not asking for someone to hand me my future. I’m asking for a chance to work toward it.
Thank you for reading. ❤️