Help Renata to continue studying
Fundraising campaign by
Renata Matejkova
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£1,240.00raised of £9,000.00 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
Campaign Story
Hello. My name is Renata, I originally come from Czech Republic, but currently I live in a beautifull town in West Yorkshire.
I always wanted to have my own camera. That’s why at the age of 20, after working full time at a restaurant in my home town, I saved enought money to buy my first own DSLR camera. It was a life-changing moment. I found a whole new world and a whole new me in it. Took pictures of everything and carried camera everywhere with me. I completely fell in love with it. However, pursuing my dream wasn’t going to come without a cost.
Few months ago I receive the best e-mail in my entire life. I got accepted to Undergraduate Photography course at the University of Huddersfield. I knew I would not be able to pay my tuition fees by myself with the costs of education being so high, so I applied for student loan. I arrange my accomodation further from a town centre, bought one way ticket and said „Good bye“ to my mum and grandma.
Unfortunately last week I receive possibly the worst news for a student ever. I will not receive funding for my first year of study. I am eligible for funding for rest of the course, but not for the begginning. Since then I am looking for the ways to gather that amount of money so I would not have to withdraw from university. Being classified as a non UK student I am not eligible for scholarship or hardship fund of any kind.
I am currently working part time at coffeeshop and getting trained in an another part time job, but even with those two I am not able to put together enough money.
That is why, I am setting this acount. I am asking you to help me with the first step of my journey of becoming a professional photographer. To help me fulfil my dream.
Here you can view my portfolio: https://www.flickr.com/photos/147801695@N04
Thank you very much for any contribution and bless you all.
Samharathon - evening full of music and love
Wow! I mean WOW! A massive thanks to all contributors!!! I never even imagine there is so many people around me who are willing to help with my studies, but here they are!
https://www.facebook.com/events/121354601662991/
I add all the contributions from the event as an offline raise and I want to thank you all this way for joining me for a marvellous evening and sharing your kindness with me. You are really and truly amazing.
Thank you very much!
Love xxx
Organizer
- Renata Matejkova
- Campaign Owner
Donors
- Anonymous
- Donated on Nov 07, 2016
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 21, 2016
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 20, 2016
We've not met but everyone should have the opportunity to follow their passion, not a grand gesture but every little helps :)
Samharathon - evening full of music and love
Update posted by Renata Matejkova at 09:40 pmWow! I mean WOW! A massive thanks to all contributors!!! I never even imagine there is so many people around me who are willing to help with my studies, but here they are! https://www.facebook.com/events/121354601662991/I add all the contributions from the event as an offline raise and I want to thank
Donors & Comments
- Anonymous
- Donated on Nov 07, 2016
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 21, 2016
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 20, 2016
We've not met but everyone should have the opportunity to follow their passion, not a grand gesture but every little helps :)
- grace williams
- Donated on Oct 19, 2016
I hope this helps and that others follow suite, happy studying!!
- Monika Z
- Donated on Oct 19, 2016
Reni, I wish you all the best on your journey. You so great and passionate about photography I really hope you will always pursue your dream. Anyway!! Keep it real! x
- Samuel Moss
- Donated on Oct 19, 2016
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 15, 2016
You have a lot of potential. Remember that you don't necessarily need photography school to be a professional - just talent and persistence and sharing your work always - good luck Renata.
- Bryony Braschi
- Donated on Oct 07, 2016
Lovely photos. Donating as a friend of Beezly (Andrew).
- Viktorija Ozogova
- Donated on Oct 06, 2016
Renata, You're a bright young personality who can achieve so much in your life as long as you have faith in yourself and work towards your goals. I wish you all the best. xx Viktorija
- Luke Granata
- Donated on Oct 06, 2016
I hope you reach your target! All the best