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Ms. MURPHY from Gary, IN is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kickstarting A Cybersecurity Career

Help me give my students a laptop capable of handling the demanding processes required to complete his scholarship and kickstart his cybersecurity career.

  • $1,288 goal

This project expired on December 14, 2024.

This project expired on December 14, 2024.

My Project

I have a student who has earned a scholarship with an IT program, giving him a valuable opportunity to build a strong foundation for his future career. To successfully complete the required coursework and meet the demanding technical requirements, he needs a reliable laptop. This laptop will not only support him through the entirety of his scholarship program but will also be a crucial tool throughout his college education and the early years of his IT career. The right laptop will empower him to tackle complex projects, learn essential skills, and seamlessly transition into the workforce. Your support in providing him with the necessary equipment will make a significant difference in his ability to succeed academically and professionally. Please help him obtain the laptop he needs to make the most of this incredible opportunity.

Ms. MURPHY Calumet New Tech High School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

1 student impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” FHD 144Hz, 100% sRGB Display, GeForce RTX 4060, AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11, FA507NV-EH74 • Amazon Business $1,049.00 1 $1,049.00

Materials cost

$1,049.00

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FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,094.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$193.19

Total project goal

$1,287.93

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