I met Nicole and her family while in Nicaragua, and they graciously took me in and treated me like on of their own. I became very close with them since, especially the youngest girl of the household, Nicole, who I began calling my 'sobrina' (niece). 

She is an incredibly bright, optimistic and caring girl, and I can't help her on my own to finance her education. I am creating this profile to help raise funds so that she can enroll each year so in order to complete her studies. 

In helping fund her education, you help open doors for her future, and the future of her family. If you choose to support we will personally send you updates in regards to her progress through the program and graduation. Any donation you can give would be the most appreciated by myself and her family.

Below are words from Nicole: 

My name is Nicole Alexandra González Matamoros, I am 16 years old, and am a new graduate of the Stella Maris school. I graduated with an average of 99.34%, the highest of the graduating class.

Since I was a child I have always wanted to study marketing and advertising, because it is the best way to grow a business and improve it once already created, and because I’d like to start a personal business and manage it in the future.

Thanks to God, my family, and my efforts, I applied to two prestigious universities, and was accepted to both. I have decided to enroll at Keiser University Latinoamerican Campus, the best university in the country, also one of the most expensive, as it is internationally recognized with an American diploma.

Due to my success and excellent results in high school, I was offered a scholarship to attend Keiser university which covers 90% of my tuition costs (approximately $1400 USD per month). Monthly I have to pay $ 210 plus the cost of transportation and food that will be $ 30 per week.

Through this letter, I graciously request your monthly support either with $10, $20, $30, $40, whatever you are able and willing, or any single sum that is feasible for you, to support me for the expenses of my studies. 

My mom is making a great effort so I can culminate my university career in a university like this, but the expenses are quite beyond our family’s means, which is why I am requesting your support. I am incredibly grateful for your help in this important step of my professional career, and will without doubt put in as much time and effort necessary to succeed in this program if I am able to obtain the necessary finances. 

If you choose to contribute to my campaign we will send updates about my progress through the program (and graduation when the time comes!) and personal messages of thanks. 

I say goodbye to you, with my greatest gratitude and a big hug.