Dakota Lynne Beard is a photographer, social media manager, lifestyle and travel blogger, and student at Washington State University Vancouver. After graduating high school, she chose to take a gap year to explore the opportunities available to her in the creative world. With a strong interest in photography, she embraced the time outside of school […]
Christin Davidson, Core Values Scholarship Recipient, Ball State University
I am Christin Davidson. I am currently a sophomore at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. I am majoring in Finance and plan to pursue a career in being a financial consultant. Throughout my freshman year I made the Dean’s List both Fall and Spring semester. I also participated in Alpha Lambda Delta, which is […]
Chiquita Jackson, Study Abroad Scholarship Recipient, University of Kansas
My name is Chiquita Jackson and I am a First-Generation college student studying Political Science, African American Studies, and Social Justice on a pre-law track. I was the first person in my family to graduate high school and attend college which was a major milestone for my family. As a result, I am self-supporting and […]
Cassidy Kennedy, Undergraduate Achiever Scholarship Recipient, Eastern Washington University
My name is Cassidy Kennedy and I am just finishing my freshman year at Eastern Washington University this spring. My college experience has been pretty smooth sailing so far. I’m a member of the EWU Fastpitch team and plan to be for four years here. I’m planning to declare as a Business and Marketing Secondary […]
Carlene Orsillo, Member Spotlight Scholarship, University of Southern Maine
Carlene Orsillo is an undergraduate student getting her degree in communications with a double minor in public relations and business from the University of Southern Maine. Orsillo has been interning with the University of Southern Maine’s Montagu Project, collecting clothing and schooling donations for individuals and schools in need in South Africa. This summer she will […]
Briana Porter, Society Involvement Scholarship Recipient, University of South Carolina
I am going into my sophomore year at the University of South Carolina. I am coming from out-of-state, and graduated high school with a 4.0 and over 100 community service hours. I grew up and still live in northern Virginia and played basketball from 4th grade through my senior year of high school. I am pursuing […]
Ayah Abdallah, Member Spotlight Scholarship Recipient, Rutgers University
My name is Ayah Abdallah and I am grateful to be here today sharing my story with you. My nursing journey started seven years ago in California as a critical care nurse, but the inspiration for my passion began long before that. Becoming a nurse has been the most rewarding decision I have made. My […]
Alexander Weber, Community Service Scholarship Recipient, Lipscomb’s College of Bible and Ministry
My name is Alexander Weber and I’m an incoming freshman at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. I will be majoring in missions at Lipscomb’s College of Bible and Ministry. I plan to use the education I receive there to start a drug rehabilitation centre in Bali, Indonesia. I will also be a part of the […]
Kylie Munson, Undergraduate Achiever Scholarship, Los Angeles Mission College
Sneakers squeaking on the gymnasium floor, my teammates trudged to their water bottles. As sweat dripped down the back of my neck, I heard a loud whisper. “How old is she anyway?” Someone else hissed, “Ten!” I felt the back of my ears start to get red as I realized they were talking about me. […]
Logan Feld, Graduate Achiever Scholarship Recipient, Missouri University of Science and Technology
My name is Logan Feld and I am currently enrolled at Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T). I have just completed my Freshman year in aerospace engineering with a 4.0 GPA and am on course to graduate with my Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering in a total of nine semesters. While on campus, […]