This scholarship is meaningful to me because it will greatly assist me in covering the cost of my tuition and living expenses. This scholarship will allow me to dedicate time to my studies and soccer responsibilities. With this support I intend to pursue biology and work in the medical field. Thank you for this investment in my future, I am committed to making the most of this opportunity and hope to one day help others like I have been.

I chose Bushnell University to continue my academic and athletic career in an environment that strives for excellence. Being surrounded by others with similar goals is a motivator to always do my personal best. Biology is my chosen major because helping others has always been especially important to me. Being able to study biology at Bushnell is an amazing opportunity because of the standards that they hold their students to.

After graduating from Bushnell, I plan to attend medical school.

This scholarship is very meaningful to me as it has provided me with the opportunity to attend college at an affordable cost. One of my parents is disabled, as my mother is in a wheelchair, and the other parent receives a low income from their employment. Without financial aid, it would have been extremely difficult, if not impossible for me to pay for my college education. That said, I am eternally grateful for any financial aid I have received over the past 4 years. Thank you to the donors of the Costco Wholesale Scholarship for helping me to achieve my dreams.

I chose Bushnell University for the opportunity to receive a private college education and experience. Considering that Bushnell University is a small college, I knew that I would be able to have a close relationship with my professors and peers. Also, I had the opportunity to play collegiate soccer at Bushnell, and I was extremely interested in competing in sports at the NAIA level. I chose to pursue a bachelor's in psychology because of my background and interests. I have always prioritized mental wellness, and I am hoping to be able to provide mental health services to others. As a college athlete, I have been able to closely observe the importance of mental health professionals and the implementation of sports psychology practices.

Participate in a Sports Psychology Master’s Program, or I plan to participate in Bushnell University’s School Counseling Master’s Program. I am not entirely sure which program I will commit to, but I am dedicated to continuing my education. Either way, I hope to utilize my education in a way that allows me to work with high school and college athletes on a personal level.

First, I want to express my sincere gratitude for considering me for this incredible opportunity. I can’t express how much this means to me in funding for my education and how this scholarship will help pay for my education. Additionally, my parents work so hard to support me and my family this couldn’t have been better to release a significant burden. Also receiving this scholarship has motivated me to do big things after school, and I hope to give back to my school in the future. Thank you again for your generous support.

I have chosen Bushnell as my home for the past four years because off the bat it was a sign that God was commanding me to follow. After I completed high school, I was lost, and I didn’t know what I was going to do after college. A month before school started, I got offered a position at Bushnell which then was skeptical about until I learned more about school and what the school had to offer to me. A few days later I then committed to Bushnell and onto my last year.

After graduation, I plan to move back to Hawaii to pursue construction engineering to apply what I’ve learned in the classrooms and on the field as a baseball player in my next chapter of life. To advance in the industry and progressively climb the career ladder from there. Attending Bushnell has provided me with a solid foundation to set my wings in the real world.

Thank you so much for choosing me for this scholarship. It has been such a blessing to me through financial support and has helped me reach my academic goals by allowing me to spend another year at Corban University.

I chose Corban because of how Christ-centered and welcoming the community here is. After visiting campus once, I could see that the staff and students were committed to making a difference in the world for Jesus Christ.

After graduation, I plan to pursue a career in publishing or editing as well as volunteering in the community in the Astoria area through 4h and other groups.

Thank you so much for awarding me this scholarship. This opportunity has been incredibly meaningful to me as it has lifted a significant financial burden, allowing me to focus on my studies and educational goals without worry. I am deeply grateful for the support, which inspires me to work harder and stay committed to my aspirations. This scholarship not only assists me financially but also reinforces my motivation to succeed and give back to my community in the future. Thank you again for your generosity and belief in my potential.

I chose to attend Corban University and pursue a major in elementary education because I have a strong desire to help others and make a positive impact on young lives. My faith guides my values, and a Christian school provides a supportive environment where I can grow both academically and spiritually. I’m empathetic and outgoing, which helps me connect with others, especially children, and I believe these qualities will allow me to support, encourage, and inspire the students I’ll teach. Through this path, I hope to play a meaningful role in shaping future generations.

Move back to my hometown and start my career as a teacher!

Receiving this scholarship allowed me to go to the university of my choice, keeping my financial expenses low, and lifting a huge financial burden off my shoulders! It allowed me to have excitement, instead of worry about the coming term. Thank you for your generous donation, my family and I appreciate you!!

Corban University is a Christ-centered, driven school. The Kinesiology program offers great resources, mentors, and relationships both inside and outside of school.

Attend graduate school and pursue my master's in athletic training!

First, I want to thank you for the amazing opportunity you have given me. Thank you alone isn't even the right word to use, because I'm more than grateful; this opportunity blesses me. When I first saw the message that I was chosen, I could not believe it! I had to read it four to five times. I yelled in excitement and thanked you and the Lord for this wonderful news. This scholarship will help me with a variety of costs, such as my textbooks and the online courses I have to take this year. I am a full-time student, and the cost of these textbooks and online resources the professors use adds up to a lot, especially when you have a full-time schedule in management and political sciences. Professors tend to use these online resources on a daily basis. And because of you, I will be able to pay for them on time and not have to worry about the expenses or having to take out a loan. I truly appreciate you for considering me. I am forever grateful for this, and I thank you for helping me in building my bright future.

I chose this career to one day have my own business in real estate. I went with a management concentration because I knew that to be able to help people, I needed to learn the valuable skills to manage people. With good management comes a successful company. And what better way to do it than at George Fox, where the professors are willing to help you, which is one of the main reasons I chose to go there. The first visit I made to George Fox was very inspirational because as soon as I stepped onto campus, I felt my calling to be there. With a great career comes great people, and to be able to be great in mine, I need to learn from professors who are willing to connect individually with me, and that's exactly what I am getting at George Fox.

After graduation, I plan to continue my education and real estate business. Now that I have gotten enough training and courses in management and political science, I intend to continue my management career by managing my own business. Although it will take a couple of years, I know that based on the years I have spent at George Fox, I have tremendously grown. I know what it means to be able to manage a great company and how to avoid management in a negative aspect. I’m taking all the skills I have learned during my time at George Fox and putting them to use in a Hispanic-based real estate company that will be there for the Hispanic community. I want to change the community I am from and change the way the Hispanic community views real estate. I know that I can make this change now, and because of your donation and contribution to this school year, I know that I will be able to be that change in this Hispanic community. I will be able to continue my education this year without having to worry about how I will pay for my books or online courses. I truly am very thankful you chose me, and I would just love for you to know that it’s going into great hands and is going to be used very thoughtfully, not only for my future but for my Hispanic community's future as well.

I clearly remember exactly where I was and the amount of joy, gratitude, and relief I felt when I found out I received this scholarship and nearly cried.
Pursuing higher education has been extremely challenging for me as both a first- generation college student and coming from a lower-class family. This scholarship has greatly impacted my experience at college this year by removing the stress of paying for school and allowing me to focus on finishing strong. So thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I appreciate this opportunity far more than I can convey.

I chose to go to George Fox University because it is close to people I care about, and I truly felt the Be Known Promise while visiting and in communication after applying. I felt supported personally, academically, and financially. When choosing my major, I explored a few different options before deciding on Organizational Communication with a minor in Cinematic Arts as well as a Business Analytics Certificate. I chose this path because I have a wide array of interests and a passion for maximizing my time here. Through my studies, I get to learn about things that make me happy while also gaining skills to set me up for success in the future regardless of the field I choose to go into.

Currently, I’m exploring several possibilities for my path after graduation.
While my primary plan is to enter the field of marketing, I’m also open to returning to school to deepen my expertise or branch into new areas. If I do pursue further education, I’d aim to build on my existing knowledge while also learning something new. Recently, I’ve developed a strong interest in health and fitness, so I’m considering additional studies in this field as well!

Thank you so much for this scholarship! I was surprised to get it and I’m super grateful for it, because it is a very big step toward helping me graduate with my undergraduate degree without a lot of debt. This financial help will help me pursue a master’s degree in clinical psychology, allowing me to pursue a career where I can help improve other people’s mental health.

I chose George Fox University for a variety of reasons, but most of all because of the wholesome Christian culture it has. It also has great academic programs.

After graduation, I plan to go to graduate school to study clinical psychology and become a professional psychologist!

I would like to thank the donors who contributed to this scholarship for allowing me to continue and complete my higher education. Without financial support I would not be able to graduate with my bachelors degree and honors status as I intend to do this fall. The gift of attending Lewis & Clark has endowed me with the privilege of building and maintaining a beautiful community in which I have grown, learned and evolved immensely with the guidance of invaluable mentors, professors, and friends. I will carry with me the connections and memories I have gained throughout these four years for the rest of my life.

I chose Lewis & Clark because of its well reputed psychology department, low professor to student ratio, emphasis on outdoor adventure and outstanding overseas programs. Coming from a Waldorf education, Lewis & Clark's smaller student body and emphasis on student-professor relationships appeared familiar enough for comfort but different enough to allow for growth. I knew I would not be treated as a number and that I personally would learn best in the kind of environment where participation and communication was welcomed and encouraged. I was drawn to the study of psychology due to my personal experience witnessing my parents' divorce, my feelings around being adopted and a desire to help others build tools to deal with the internal ramifications of external traumas or struggles. As I have progressed in my studies here at Lewis & Clark my curiosity and passion for psychology as well as learning in general has flourished and grown. A connection with my Spanish professor Cecilia Benenati inspired me to continue my hispanic studies education eventually leading me to spend the spring semester of my junior year in Spain. There I managed to reach fluency in Spanish and I have expanded my worldview and intercultural awareness tenfold. Without the support and generosity of donors I would have never had the opportunity to accomplish these goals nor would I have made these incredible connections. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, you have shaped my present and future enormously.

Move to Spain and continue my education by earning a masters in social psychology at the University of Granada. I hope to use the incredible opportunities I have been given to better social programs in Spain and provide mental health support for all members of the community. While earning my masters degree I will teach English to native Spanish speakers in order to supplement my income.

This scholarship was helpful to me because it allowed me to attend Lewis & Clark College. I am a psychology major in hopes to become a therapist. Also, I am an economics major because it will allow me to gain a better understanding of the economy and is a good backup. Thank you.

After graduation, I plan to attend graduate school to become a therapist. This scholarship allows me to save for graduate school and will most likely allow me to continue my education. Thank you.

Thank you for being part of my educational journey. Without your generosity I would not be able to afford a university like Linfield. With your help, my dreams for the future have become more attainable.

I love how the small classes make it possible to get to know your professors on a personal level. It makes you feel like you are part of something bigger. It is also a very inclusive place that makes you feel welcomed. My goal has always been to have a career where I am able to help people, especially the latino community.

I hope to attend law school and eventually become an immigration attorney.

Thank you so much for helping me further my education and ultimately reach my dream job! Without your donation I wouldn’t be where I am today!!

I love how inviting Linfield is. The school is small and feels like home. I love that I constantly see people that I have had classes with, and how easy it is to connect with them! I happily confirm my decision to go into Exercise Science daily because of the wonderful experiences afforded me in Linfield's Health, Human Performance and Athletics Department.

I want to either become a Physical Therapist or an Athletic Trainer.

I am very grateful for this scholarship. One of my many goals while being at Linfield is to study abroad. This is going to help me get a little closer to that goal. I am very grateful to be studying at Linfield. It's nice to know I can focus on my studies and not worry too much about the payment! Thank you so much for your contributions and support!

I really love the small class sizes. I feel like it makes it easier to make connection with other students, and with staff. I also love that the campus is pretty small, nothing is too far away.

After graduation, I plan to teach in an elementary classroom. I look forward to working with ESOL students, especially. I already mentor 'first generation' students at Linfield. I have experienced great joy in getting to know my mentees and helping them to feel comfortable at Linfield. I am excited to work with young students and to see them grow on a daily basis.

Thank you for selecting me as a recipient of the Alliance Costco Wholesale Scholarship. This scholarship has truly lightened my financial burden, allowing me to focus more on my studies as I complete my senior year in public health.
Your support has strengthened my motivation to continue working hard in school, especially during a time when balancing my academic responsibilities with personal challenges has been difficult. I have faced obstacles related to a movement disorder that limits my mobility, making everyday tasks and schoolwork more challenging. Additionally, my mother’s passing three years ago placed a significant financial strain on my family, making this scholarship even more meaningful.
This generous scholarship brings me closer to achieving my goal of earning a degree in public health, where I hope to make a positive impact on communities in need. Thank you again for your generosity and for supporting students like me on our journeys.

I chose Pacific University for its ideal location and commitment to small class sizes, which allows for a close-knit learning environment where I can engage deeply with both my professors and peers. As a first-generation Mexican American, I decided to major in public health because I am passionate about helping my community navigate the complex healthcare system. I have seen firsthand how challenging it can be to access and understand care, both through my personal experiences and the experiences of those around me. My goal is to work toward improving health outcomes and accessibility for communities that face similar challenges.

After graduation, I hope to find a position where I can use my skills and knowledge in public health to create meaningful change. My goal is to support underserved communities, especially Spanish-speaking populations, in navigating the healthcare system and accessing the resources they need. Through this work, I aim to improve health outcomes and make a lasting, positive impact.

I would like to start by saying thank you! This scholarship was meaningful for me because I am in my senior year. This scholarship provides me with the surety of being able to register for all of my classes on time, and get ready for graduation.

I chose Pacific University because it was the best situation for me athletically and socially.

To go overseas, and continue my basketball career.

This scholarship is meaningful to me because college is a huge financial burden for many people. I find it very encouraging that there are people out there who are dedicated to making that burden more manageable because they understand the importance of education. Receiving a scholarship means that I can have peace of mind while attending school, so thank you to the Oregon Alliance for making that possible.

There's a chance that I might continue my education and pursue a master's degree in order to work in education as a career. I've always enjoyed working with children and I would love to continue to foster the importance of learning.

After graduation, I hope to find a position where I can use my skills and knowledge in public health to create meaningful change. My goal is to support underserved communities, especially Spanish-speaking populations, in navigating the healthcare system and accessing the resources they need. Through this work, I aim to improve health outcomes and make a lasting, positive impact.

This scholarship is meaningful in that it allows me to actually attend my dream college, at a price I can afford. As an independent student, any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I chose Reed College because it stands for the values of education I most align with. I want an education that will help lift my family and I out of poverty, and one that will empower me to do good. That is why I chose political science– I hope to give back to my community through the thoughtful formation of beneficial policy.

After graduation, I plan on taking some time to reflect on my own goals, and either: A, attend graduate school to further my academic development, or B, find a job within Portland that will allow me to directly assist disadvantaged members of my community– in making a better life for themselves, and their families.

I have worked incredibly hard over the course of my educational career not only in my studies, but in my job to be able to receive the excellent education offered by the University of Portland. Scholarships, such as this one, help ease some of the stress and allow me to focus on my studies more, as it is my highest priority. I am beyond grateful that there are donors willing to give back because education is so important. Without scholarships, I wouldn’t be able to come to the University of Portland since I am paying tuition on my own, and for that I am eternally grateful. Thank you so much for your donation; I do not take this opportunity for granted.

As someone who is from southern California, I knew that I wanted to go out of state for college to experience a different sense of community and environment. I love greenery and the outdoors, so Oregon naturally felt like home to me. I remember taking a tour of the University of Portland and as soon I stepped foot on campus, I felt like I belonged, and it was where I was meant to be. I chose to be a biology major because I have always enjoyed subjects such as science and math, and I enjoy learning about the human body.

After graduation, I plan to gain patient care experience as a medical assistant so I can apply to physician’s assistant school in the next two years. I really want to specialize in pediatrics, and I am so excited to continue the path to achieve my goals.

My mother works a demanding and laborious job as a housekeeper and dedicates part of her budget to my education. With this scholarship, some of the financial burden on my mother to help me pay tuition each semester is alleviated. Thank you so much for your generosity.

I chose the University of Portland because of its robust computer science program, which emphasizes hands-on projects that are essential for building skills. I chose computer science because I have always been passionate about coding and working with data structures.

After graduation, I plan to work as a software engineer or data analyst.

Thank you Costco Wholesale for your generous support! As a first-generation college student, this scholarship is a meaningful way to support my endeavors as I embark on this journey of creating a new path for me and my family.

The University of Portland has felt like home since I first stepped on campus as an elementary school student. Surprisingly, choosing UP was the easiest decision I have made in my life, and as I enter my last year of college, I can soundly say it was the right decision as well. As a social work student, the department has allowed me to meld my passion for social justice and journalism and explore different career paths for me. I am grateful to my professors for allowing me to be myself and helping me along the way.

I want to become a journalist after graduation.

Thank you for this scholarship, it is meaningful to me because it gives me an opportunity to further my education and have a better future for myself.

I chose WPU because of the community and how close I felt with everyone here. I chose this major so that I can help athletes become the best version of themselves.

After graduation, I plan to get my masters in Athletic Training at Pacific University.

I am truly honored to have been chosen, and I deeply appreciate the support you have extended to me as I pursue my academic and career goal. This scholarship will significantly ease the finical burden of my parent and education. With this scholarship it allows me to continue pursing my studies and extracurricular pursuits. It bring me one step closer to achieving my aspiration. Once again thank you for choosing me as one of the candidates to receive this wonderful scholarship.

The reason why I choose WPU is because of class size and faculty-to-student ratio, I knew that if I chose a big university I wouldn't get that personalized attention and strong relationships with my professors and advisor. Another reason why I chose WPU is the diversity and inclusion, I believe that Warner has a strong cultural diversity within the student body and the university is supportive of underrepresented groups. The reason why I chose to pursue a career in kinesiology and sport medicine is truly because of my family, I love taking care of them and making sure they are okay, and I want to do the same for other people.

After graduation, I plan to either attend Boston University Sargent College for my Doctor of Physical therapy or Idaho State University for my Master of Science in Athletic training and Doctor of Physical therapy.

This scholarship is significant because it allows me to pursue my education at Willamette without additional financial stress. It allows me to focus on my academic goals and personal growth while attending Willamette. I am beyond grateful for this scholarship. Thank you for investing in my education and potential while being at Willamette.

I chose Willamette because of the close-knit community, campus, and teacher-student ratios.

After graduation, I plan to pursue a career in data science, applying knowledge to solve real-world problems, particularly in areas related to environmental sustainability. I aim to work for a company or organization that values data-driven solutions and is committed to positively impacting the world.

This scholarship is very meaningful to me because it makes me feel even more included in the community here at Willamette. I am very thankful for receiving this aid.

I chose Willamette because of the diverse community and many opportunities for student athletes like me.

Go to nursing school.

The 2016 Presidential Election happened during my first year of middle school. Despite being extremely opinionated (which has echoed throughout the rest of my adolescence), I was somewhat of a shy and timid child. This changed after my social science teacher decided that students in his class were required to follow the presidential election. At first, the political jargon and election laws confused me, as I was only ten and had no clue what the electoral college did or how the economy functioned. Yet this simple requirement blossomed into a passion for social and environmental justice as I became extraordinarily attentive to the political climate surrounding me; questions involving immigration, environmental concerns, and racial injustices piqued my interest. At the end of the sixth grade, my heart dreamt of becoming an attorney--hoping to solve one piece of the complex puzzle this country must conquer--and it has not changed since. This scholarship is helping my dreams come to fruition, allowing me to continue my path to further education at Willamette University, relieving some of the financial burden my parents and I have faced. Thank you for entrusting me with this opportunity, as I am incredibly appreciative and grateful to be a recipient of this award.

Willamette University's proximity to the Oregon State capitol has allowed me to participate in the legislative process firsthand, and has contributed to my ever-growing love for social justice. In addition to the liberal arts experience the university has to offer, I have been able to participate in numerous campus organizations and clubs, which has allowed me to explore some of my other passions, such as journalism. Choosing to major in politics, policy, law & ethics (PPLE) wasn’t a difficult decision for me, as I knew I wanted to continue some of the advocacy work I had done in high school, along with learning more about the political histories, contemporary movements, and stories which have contributed the current cultural/political environment of the nation.

Attend Law School & become an attorney!