This scholarship has been instrumental in supporting my pursuit of a biochemistry degree at George Fox University, easing financial pressures and enabling me to fully engage in my academic journey. It signifies trust in my potential, and for that, I am truly thankful. Thank you.

I chose George Fox University for its esteemed academic programs and supportive community, which align with my aspirations for growth and discovery. I selected biochemistry as my major because of my passion for understanding life at the molecular level, aiming to contribute to advancements in health and science.

My ambition is to pursue a career in dentistry by enrolling in dental school and earning my Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. This advanced education will equip me with the specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to excel in the field. My ultimate goal is to establish my own dental practice, where I can provide high-quality, patient-centered care to my community. By running my own practice, I aim to create a welcoming environment that emphasizes preventive care, innovative treatments, and personalized attention to improve patients’ oral health and overall well-being. This path reflects my passion for combining scientific expertise with meaningful patient interactions to make a lasting impact in the field of dentistry.

Thank you so much for this scholarship! This means a lot to me, as I am a single father who is going through college and working part time to be able to support my son!

I’m studying to be a dentist, which is why I chose Biology as my major, as it covers a lot of my prerequisite courses that are required for dental school. I chose George Fox because I love the community and it has a very good and challenging education, which will set me up for success in dental school.

After I graduate, I plan to go to dental school. Preferably OHSU, because it’s close to home!

I find this scholarship important to help bring awareness of the affordability of private colleges. I come from a very low income family, and would have never thought to be at a private college. It’s scholarships like these that make these opportunities for people of my socioeconomic status to achieve higher education a reality as a first generation college student. Thank you!

George Fox is very well known for its health science and has an amazing Biology and Biochem program. Smaller class size allows for more hands-on learning and interaction between students and faculty. Equipment is also not scarce, and is also well maintained. Students even at the freshmen level are constantly being engaged in research and lab assignments. Most colleges wouldn’t allow lower classmen to engage in the lab to the degree that George Fox allows. This produces a very competitive and competent grad student. George Fox also has an amazing VA department that I’ve never found issues with. As a veteran it is hard to navigate your benefits sometimes without help, but the administrative team that George Fox has made it very easy.

I plan to go to Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, or whatever medical school accepts my application to become an Emergency Medical Physician.

Financing college has grown increasingly more stressful as the years have gone on, but my desire and passion for learning has also only grown stronger. I am so thankful for the Lonza Bend Inc. scholarship for allowing me to focus on academics and not the stress of paying for it.

I chose Willamette because it offered me a change of scenery from my hometown and previous education experiences. The chemistry and biology professors at Willamette are the most dedicated, personable people who are truly committed to each student individually. I love learning about things in their most simple form, and that’s exactly what chemistry and biology allow me to do.

After I graduate I plan to work for a year or two to gain both experience and money in hopes to pursue physician’s assistant school.

This scholarship is meaningful to me because it is allowing me to focus more on my school work. Typically, during the school year I spend a lot of time working outside of classes to pay for my tuition. This scholarship has relieved some of that stress and allowed me to spend more time working on my thesis and other school work.

I chose Willamette because of the campus community. When I toured the school, I felt accepted and that I could be myself without worrying what other people thought. I also really wanted small class sizes so I could be more connected with my professors and know that I could always get extra help if needed. Initially, I was planning on being a math major and pursuing a law degree after. However, I took a general chemistry course from Prof. Alison Fisher and immediately knew that was what I wanted to do. I declared in chemistry after I finished that course and have been very happy with my choice.

I plan to take a gap year and work in a lab, ideally that focuses on environmental or nuclear chemistry. I hope to get accepted into a national lab. After this gap year, I plan to pursue a PhD in chemistry.

This scholarship is meaningful to me because it helps to facilitate my ability to focus on learning and gives me freedom to take valuable opportunities when they arise.

I chose Willamette because when I visited, I instantly felt at home in the community.

After I graduate from Willamette, I plan to pursue a PhD in one of my majors.