Help me fund my dream degree in criminology
Hello! I am Marcela from Ecuador 🇪🇨. I’m launching this campaign to make my dream of studying BSc Hons Investigative Criminology & Criminal Psychology at the European Forensic Institute (EFI), Malta 🇲🇹 come true. As you can see in the image above, I was lucky to be accepted into this program in June 2025. I remember feeling an incredible mix of excitement and hope, because this degree really covers everything I’m truly passionate about, from investigation techniques to the psychological and neurological sciences behind criminology and criminal behavior. Sadly, I had to decline the offer at that time because I simply didn’t have the financial means. But neither my family nor I gave up. My goal is to apply again next year and finally pursue this bachelor’s degree, so I started working as soon as I reached the legal working age, and together with my family’s savings and income, we’ve managed to cover travel, insurance, and other personal costs for studying abroad, but I am still not yet close to reaching the full amount needed to fully pursue my studies.
This campaign is about turning that dream into reality by covering the academic fees and financial requirements for my student visa:
📌 Academic fees:
Tuition for the 3‑year program: €15,510
Annual tuition, as stated on the EFI official website: €5,170
📌 Visa financial requirements:
Minimum recommended by Identità: €8,650 (≈75% of Malta’s basic monthly salary × 12 months)
⚠️ It is suggested rounding this amount up to €10,000–€12,000 to reduce the risk of visa refusal.
📌 The funding goal of €30,000 has been rounded up to cover platform and transaction fees (~8–9%), ensuring the net funds meet the actual total needed: €27,510
Your support will bring me one step closer to this life-changing opportunity. I hope to build a career in criminal investigation and criminal psychology, where I can make a real, positive impact on people’s lives. Every contribution, no matter the size, means the world to me. Thank you so much for believing in me and my journey! ☺️
