How Content Creator Samuel Weidenhofer Raised $12,000 Overnight to Save Nepali Student Dipesh Tripathi’s University Dream

Australian content creator and social media personality Samuel Weidenhofer has changed the life of a Nepali student in need — Dipesh Tripathi, who had fallen victim to a devastating scam that nearly shattered his university dream.

Dipesh, originally from Nepal, came to Australia in pursuit of higher education and a better future, driven by the sacrifices of his single mother who raised him without a father. However, he was recently scammed out of $9,000 USD in a cryptocurrency fraud, leaving him unable to pay his overdue university fees.

On the verge of losing everything he had worked for, Dipesh found hope in an unexpected place — Samuel Weidenhofer’s popular social media platform, known for helping strangers in need. In just 12 hours, Samuel and his audience raised over $12,000 USD overnight, enough to not only cover Dipesh’s overdue fees but also offer a lifeline to rebuild his future.

“You can see the bags under his eyes, the months of constant crying, the hopelessness. Today, for the first time in ages, he received genuine hope,” Samuel shared on his Instagram and Facebook. Dipesh, who had become suicidal and deeply depressed after the scam, was finally given a moment of relief.

This story, which Samuel says is “just one of many,” highlights both the vulnerability international students face abroad and the power of online communities to uplift lives in crisis.

Dipesh’s story has struck a chord across social platforms, with many praising both the kindness of strangers and Samuel’s ongoing mission to use his influence for good.

The video of their emotional interaction.