It’s meaningful to me because I have been struggling this year to keep up with certain things at school, I’ve had to take extra shifts at work just to keep up on my bills and pay those back for helping me achieve my education. This scholarship helps me pay off some of my debt as well as helps me be able to take a break without having to stress so much and so thank you so much.

I chose Bushnell University because of their beliefs and kindness. When I was younger, I didn’t really care for school because it felt suffocating, lonely and just made me hate it, but that was until I was in my last year of middle school, as covid took over, I started to put my focus on things that kept me away from technology. My mother owned a daycare and so whenever I got the chance I would go help her, learning about behavior, personality and having two brothers on the spectrum gave me a new appreciation of the human mind and so I started to look into psychology but then I got stuck onto this book I found, it was about the human brain, how we see things, and etc. After all of that I just fell madly in love with psychology and the brain and the need of wanting to help people.

Progress my education with psychology, achieving the goal of getting a doctorate but also getting a job to work in the clinical field in psychology helping the young and old, as well as being the first within my family to fulfill my education.

This scholarship was very meaningful to me because it’s providing a lot of help for the financial side of my education. Before I started college I was afraid of how I would be able to fund my four years and beyond if I desired. I’m so thankful to have found Bushnell in the first place, because the scholarship opportunities here are extraordinary. It is positively impacting me to know that I am being considered for more and more scholarships, and I feel so blessed to have enough of them to go to this school without all of the worry of tremendous debt. Thank you!

I chose this college because my church mentioned it to me repeatedly, and I also did not really know where else I would want to go. I had previous plans to go to the University of Oregon for architecture or something art-related, however as I grew more in my faith, my desire to go to a public college known for its party scene didn’t fancy me. I got my FAFSA back from Bushnell and I got an offer to run track and field after I got accepted to the school, and the price overall was too perfect to walk away from. I then fit my plan to major in kinesiology because it sounded interesting, and then after a long while of thinking about it I didn’t think I’d like the responsibilities of that career path, so I switched my focus to psychology. I switched to psychology because I had always loved the idea of becoming a therapist or psychiatrist of some sort, and I knew at this point that it would take a lot more schooling if that’s what I really wanted, but I decided to accept the challenge nonetheless.

Either pursue my Master’s, pursue my PHD or PsyD, or just get right into the work force. I’m leaving my options open because I believe that God will lead me to where I need to be. I also may take a gap year or two anyways just to get a feel for the workforce and to see what specifically I would be interested in.

This scholarship is meaningful because it makes me know I have people out there that believe in me. This makes me want to work harder and makes me thrive for success.

I chose Corban University because I loved the environment here and how nice everyone was. I also knew this was a place I can focus and become better in a lot of aspects of my life. I chose kinesiology because I wanted to keep working with athletes and this major and help me with continuing this path.

After graduation, I plan to go work for a year and plan to be an assistant coach at a college and get experience doing that. Later, I plan to enroll in a physical therapy program and continue my career.

Thank you so much for this scholarship and for your generosity in choosing me to receive this scholarship. This scholarship is meaningful to me because my family has worked so hard and helped me get to where I am today. Receiving scholarship money is the biggest blessing, and I would not be attending Corban today if it weren't for the support I receive from the donors.

I chose Corban because of the community, the student body, and the size. I like how my classes are small; it's a great way to interact with others in a way that I feel a deeper, better connection. I love Chapel and the opportunity to grow closer with my peers and my student community. I chose elementary education because I truly have a desire for kids. I have grown up working at numerous camps and have found a passion in helping kids succeed and be the best they can be.

I plan to become an elementary or middle school teacher, maybe in Oregon but would love to move to Washington in the future.

Thank you to the alliance for gifting me this scholarship. Receiving this scholarship feels like I’ve won the lottery because of how difficult my finances have been lately. I am extremely grateful for this scholarship and really hope to keep raising more money for my college education. In all honesty, being able to attend George Fox University has been a miracle of its own, and knowing that I’m constantly supported and loved means the world to me. I would not have been able to go to college without the support of individuals like you.

I chose to study Cinematic Arts because I felt that I fit in with the community of filmmakers and artists the most. I never really aspired to be a teacher or doctor, but I’ve always dreamed of being a director of movies one day. But out of all things, after studying for 2 years now at Fox, I’ve also realized that this major also makes me the happiest. I’ve learned so much over the last 2 years and can’t wait to take my experiences to Tokyo, Japan, where I will be studying this upcoming semester.

After I graduate, I plan to do freelance work full-time, and God willing, live in my own place/apartment. On the side, I plan to start my own business, a company that hosts Christian artists around the world to collaborate and create meaningful works of art. I also plan on deepening my faith with God by serving at Church, camp, and other establishments.

As a first generation college student every bit of support and help means the world to me as I am so grateful for the opportunity I have to go to college and make my family proud. Your support doesn’t just help me cover tuition which is very expensive but it gives me motivation to keep going and makes me feel supported and for that I would like to say thank you. So many things have to add up for me to be at school and so I am extremely grateful for anyone that would generously be a part of making my education happen. Thank you once again and I pray that God blesses you for your generosity.

I chose Social Work because I have grown up as a pastor's kid in a family that emphasized the importance of service and showed me what it meant to live daily serving like Jesus did. I am passionate about living a life that reflects the selfless life of service that Jesus and my parents have exemplified to me since childhood. I would like to use my education to live out God’s will for my life which I believe is to reach the broken and help them to find healing. I was drawn to George Fox because it felt like a community where I could grow in faith, academics, and community in a way that was specific to me and my journey. I have really loved the community at Fox and have been extremely blessed to call myself a Bruin. I can’t imagine myself anywhere else.

After graduation I would like to pursue a Masters degree in Social Work and either work as a counselor or pursue further education to obtain a clinical license that would allow me to work with hospital patients as a Clinical Social Worker.

Receiving this scholarship has been a true honor. I’m grateful to the donors for helping me pursue my studies and let me dream big. It’s been an incredible support to me and my family, and it has truly changed my life! As a first-generation immigrant student, opportunities can be limited, and my goals can sometimes feel “too big”. Just a few years ago, when we arrived in this country with nothing but the “American dream” I wouldn’t even imagine to be where I am today, and that pursuing higher education could be a reality… it seemed so far beyond my possibilities! Thanks to people like you, I’ve been able to continue my journey, dream big, and become a successful student at one of the best schools in the PNW! I couldn’t have made this without donors like you. Thank you for changing lives!

Since I was a kid, I always had a deep passion for music. At the age of 5, I picked up a guitar and immediately fell in love with it. After a long journey, I decided to pursue Music as a professional career. Simply, because I can’t imagine my life without it! I love the feeling of bringing music to life and the mystery behind how it has the power to connect one soul to another in the purest way. I believe my mission in this world is to use my creativity to create and bring more music to others’ lives. I also pursue a major in Latin American Studies, since I have a profound commitment with preserving and understanding the Latin culture, especially through my music. Studying different aspects of our diverse countries, our history, the strengths and struggles of my community is allowing me to enrich my music, become a better world citizen, know what I represent and how to do it in the most respectful, authentic and traditional way.
I chose Lewis and Clark College since it was the school who offered me the possibility to pursue both fields of study under the guidance of dedicated and renowned faculty; their Liberal arts pedagogy, the competitive student body, and the one-on-one attention you receive sounded like the perfect fit for me, which in fact, it has been one of the best decisions!

I plan to continue my studies while developing my career as a musician with an emphasis in Latin music and original work. I want to use my voice and my instrument to become a reference for female Latin guitar players and composers/songwriters, represent my culture and heritage, make music in Spanish, and continue developing a unique sound in today’s music landscape. In the long term, I aspire to pursue a master’s and a Doctoral degree in Musical Arts and become a professor of music at the college level to support other students in the position I am today.

Thank you very much for this scholarship which is truly meaningful to me. It has helped relieve some financial pressure of attending college and has allowed me to better focus on my academic and career goals. I attend Warner Pacific University, where I plan to double major in kinesiology and sports medicine. As a first-generation college student and the oldest of four I have helped support my family since high school and with your help I am able to have a better balance of navigating schoolwork, work, and home responsibilities. Your support helps give me extra financial stability for bills and allows me to save a bit extra for future expenses. This scholarship brings me one step closer to my goal of becoming a physical therapist, where I hope to help others reach their best physical well-being. I am deeply grateful for your generosity and for believing in students like me.

I chose Warner Pacific University because I had heard about its supportive community, smaller class sizes, and the strong relationships students can build with professors. I wanted to attend a school where I could feel supported and encouraged as a student. I chose to major in Kinesiology and Sports Medicine because I have always had an interest about human body movement and its ability to heal itself with guided exercises after undergoing physical therapy myself. My goal is to become a physical therapist, and these majors give me the foundation I need to purse that path. I am passionate about helping people regain mobility, reduce pain, and return to daily activities.

After graduation, I plan to continue my education by pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. I hope to gain the knowledge and clinical experience needed to help people recover from injuries/pain. My goal is to work as a physical therapist in a setting where I can support individuals and make a positive impact on their health.

This scholarship is extremely meaningful to me because my family and I work hard. The representation of this scholarship just validates the long hours and hard work put into my studies and beyond. It makes the thirteen-plus-hour days feel validated and I feel noticed for this work so thank you very much from the bottom of my heart.

When I was first starting on my college journey I wanted to focus on the best way to earn a lot of money in order to make my family as comfortable as possible; however after my first few quarters my family sat me down for a heart-to-heart and they told me to do something that I love and money will come, and if it didn’t we will still live comfortable because we are rich in bonds. So I decided to declare as a communications for three reasons. The first was my love for making videos which includes script writing, editing and management of the platform. The next was writing, which I promptly fell in love with after high school and allowed me to write two books, one being a compilation of short stories and the next being a full fledged novel. Finally, my love for talking with people and leadership, which I have discovered over my life at various places of work. All of these aspects of what I enjoyed doing fell very nicely into the degree of communications. As for choosing Willamette, it was simply due to convenience of travel, but as I have been here I have fallen in love with the institution.

I honestly am not sure yet. I used to overthink my future, but now I plan to play it out. This being said, I plan to get an internship and grow both as a person and in my career.

It allowed me to come back to WU to finish my degree which I am grateful for.

I choose WU because of the people and the place. I have always had a business brain and always loved marketing so I decided to pursue it for school.

go into hospital administration.