Citizen Laureate Scholarship Recipients
"College is an investment. Thank you for seeing my need and investing in me with the scholarship, this is helping a lot financially and is greatly appreciated."
-Joellee Dias, Paradigm Capital Management Citizen Laureate Scholarship Recipient
"This scholarship means more to me than financial support, it is a reminder that my academic efforts and goals are seen and supported."
-Aisha Alves, UW Marx Citizen Laureate Scholarship Recipient
"This scholarship means more to me than words can express. As the first in my family to attend college, your support not only helps make my educational dreams possible, but it also inspires me to continue working hard to build a better future for myself and my family. With your help, I will be able to focus more on my studies and less on financial challenges."
-TreVon Holmes, Grayoint Citizen Laureate Scholarship Recipient
"This scholarship came to me as an unexpected and pleasant surprise to be selected for this scholarship, especially when finances have recently become a stressor for me. Thank you so much again!"
-Zyon Small, Broadview Federal Credit Union Citizen Laureate Scholarship Recipient
"I work full time as well as attend school, so I am grateful to receive this scholarship and help me pay for my education."
-Darcy Woodruff, Massry Realty Partners Citizen Laureate Scholarship Recipient
"Education has always meant a lot to me and but finding the finances to afford it. After graduation, I want to work in education policy and make higher education resources more accessible to students of color especially those in poorer communities. This award brings me one step closer to achieving that goal and maybe one day being able to have an impact on someone's education."
-Cheyenne Swaby, UAS/Sodexo Citizen Laureate Scholarship Recipient
"Once again, thank you for your generosity and belief in students like me. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity you’ve helped provide, and I hope to one day pay it forward to others in my community."
-Le’La Ralph, Renaissance Corporation of Albany Citizen Laureate Scholarship Recipient
"Thank you once again for your generosity and for believing in students like me. It is very stressful being in a financial predicament, and it can take a huge toll on studies worrying about it. Your support lifted a heavy weight of stress off my shoulders. It has given me a lot of relief, as well as the determination to keep working hard. This scholarship is a gift, and one day, I hope to share the achievement of my degree with you through a similar note of appreciation as a token of compensation for your generosity."
-Victor Castro, George and Christine Hearst Citizen Laureate Scholarship Recipient