Monte Johnson, a-19-year-old student, who was forced to abandon his studies at the South Carolina State University as he could no longer afford the tuition, has received $25,000 from an anonymous donor.
Johnson, an Illinois resident, was forced to discontinue college last August because of money problems. His troubles came to an end when the donor sent him the money after reading about his financial struggle in a newspaper.
As a result of the donation he can now resume his academic career beginning this fall.
Johnson's secret benefactor, who doesn't want to reveal his or her identity, has promised to support him further if he maintains good grades.
"There are no words for my gratitude," Johnson's grandmother, Gale Garrett, told Fox News. "Thank you, doesn't say what is in my heart. It has truly renewed my faith."
Johnson's father died when he was a baby and he became an orphan after his mother died in a 2003 E2nightclub stampede in Chicago along with 20 others.
Around 36 affected children from the accident were promised money from a college scholarship fund set up by the Chicago Public Schools (CPS). However, none of the children received any kind of support.
Johnson was able to enroll at the South Carolina State University through a marching band scholarship, but was later forced to drop out because he could no longer afford the cost.
Once he dropped out from college he started helping students practice their music at his alma mater, Maywood's Proviso East High School.
Johnson, who is still awaiting his CPS check, plans to donate the money, once it reaches him, to the scholarship fund to help other needy students.
