This scholarship has helped me pay for attendance to a school that I would not otherwise have been able to go to if not for all the people that have helped me along the way, including The Carpenter Foundation and The Alliance. Thank you for helping this working college student.

Corban was a place that was immediately meaningful to me - a place where I could feel God's presence, especially in the people that went there. As for my major, the field of media and film is broad, and I have always loved every part of it.

Work as a graphic designer and art assistant.

Thank you for awarding me with the Carpenter Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship helps me be able to attend Corban University. I cannot express how thankful I am for your help in allowing me to attend such a great college that will set me up for future success.

I am not sure exactly what career I want to pursue after college, but I have been thinking about either a job in management or switching my major to Biology and working in the health field while earning a minor in business.

I chose Corban University because I wanted to attend a college that would help me to grow in my faith as a Christian and would challenge me in my academics and athletics. I chose a business major because I know that it will open a lot of job opportunities for me after college and will teach me a lot of skills that will help me throughout my life.

This scholarship meant so much to me because financial aid has always been a stressful topic, and any additional help allows me to focus on performing well in school and not worrying about additional concerns. I want to thank The Carpenter Foundation who have made this possible for me. I am grateful to know that they believe in me and want me to succeed. I will be able to work even harder in school in hopes on one day pursuing a career in journalism.

After college, I want to pursue a career in investigative or in-depth reporting. During my time at UP, I have become involved with the student newspaper, The Beacon, and I have served as the copy editor the last two years. I want to tell stories that matter. I don't want a simple 9-5 desk job, but I want an exciting job where I can talk to others, listen to stories, and use my own skillset to amplify their voices to the world.

I chose the University of Portland because I grew up in southern Oregon and I knew that I wanted to stay in Oregon for my college career. I have always loved Portland, and this school has a beautiful campus and small class sizes, both of which I really appreciate. At this school, I can immerse myself in my academic and extracurricular activities, and I have grown tremendously as a scholar and a well-rounded individual as a result of this welcoming environment.

This scholarship is meaningful to me because it allows me to continue to further my education and grow as an artist. This contribution allows me to be exposed to so many learning opportunities beyond my art, as well. My higher education is so important to me and to my future. Thank you so much for the Carpenter Foundation Scholarship.

I chose to study studio art because art is such an integral part of my life and I hope that, through my work, I can begin to connect with others and make the change that I want to see.

After graduation, I plan to work closely with a community of other artists to develop my portfolio and possibly apply to grad school in pursuit of my MFA.

Being able to pay for college has always been something that has concerned me. I wanted to earn my bachelor's degree, but I feared that it may be very difficult financially. Thank you very much for providing this scholarship. Scholarships from generous organizations, such as yours, have made my academic journey easier.

I chose Bushnell University for the small size of the school and because I felt God calling me to attend here. I decided to pursue Interdisciplinary Studies as it allows me to pursue a variety of academic interests.

After graduation I hope to pursue a career that allows me to help other individuals. I may not know exactly what career I will settle on, but I know that I want to serve others.

This scholarship is meaningful to me because it helps me pay off the excess payments that I have from higher education. I work nights to help pay off student loans, but this scholarship helps me to relax and feel more comfortable about being able to afford school. I am also thankful for the opportunity to be able to receive these funds, it means a lot that I was selected! Thank you very much for everything!

I plan to get my nursing degree and become an RN through an accelerated program.

I chose my college because it gave me the opportunity to play softball while earning my college degree. I decided to go with my major because I want to go into the medical field and I felt that Biology would give me the best foundation. I decided to go with a Psychology minor to have more knowledge on the different aspects of the brain that would help me understand personalities and the psychological aspects of the medical field.

This scholarship is incredibly meaningful to me because it means that I will be able to continue my education and pursue my passion of learning. I cannot thank the Carpenter Foundation enough for supporting myself and other student on their education journey. Thank you!

I chose to major in psychology because I have always been curious about development and why people act the way they do. I chose to do this at Pacific University because I love the campus and felt welcome when I toured.

Take a few years to travel and volunteer!

Thank you! Scholarships are incredibly important given the rising cost of college education. I'm grateful for all financial aid.

Get a job in New York, most likely programming, and continue to study philosophy.

I chose philosophy as my major because the critical analysis of knowledge itself is important if I'm going to accept that knowledge in the first place. Though I am interested in math and science, philosophy seems to me a prerequisite to trusting the information I gain from the other two areas of study.

I am sincerely grateful, honored, and appreciative that The Carpenter Foundation chose to invest in my future and award me this scholarship. Growing up in home where money was always scarce had its hardships, but I personally would not trade it for the world. It instilled within me the value of education and I am a firm believer that education is the key to a better future. With this scholarship, I am one step closer to my goals. Thank you!

I choose to attend Linfield University because the nursing program they have is the best in Oregon, and they were also very willing to put forth money in order to make my dream come true. As long as I can remember, I have always wanted to work in the medical field. I think being a nurse is a great option for me because there are a lot of different jobs within the nursing field.

After I graduate, I plan to pursue a career as a traveling nurse. After a year or two, I would like to settle down and work as a hospital nurse or as a cosmetic nurse.