THANK YOU From Our Scholarship Recipients
TEMITOPE Graduate Student SCHOLARSHIP Leonard and Jayne Abess Endowed Fellowship Fund for Graduate Students at the Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy HOMETOWN Lagos, Nigeria MAJOR Environmental Science and Policy
I chose the Abess Center for my graduate study mainly because of the interdisciplinary nature of the department and it opened a whole new world to me! I was cognizant of the fact that providing answers to the kind of questions my research would raise would require knowledge of more than one discipline. The Center more than surpassed my expectations in this regard, because I was able to get working knowledge of many other disciplines that I couldn’t have gotten otherwise. But beyond the academic excellence is the rapport, dependability, and that feeling of family that I came to associate with the Center while I was there. I was able to forge friendships with both staff and students that I wouldn’t trade for the world. Thank you, Leonard and Jayne Abess, for your endowment to this Center and for giving people like me, a little girl from Lagos with a big dream, the chance to come to the U and actualize my dream! Best, Temitope
ZACHARY Sophomore SCHOLARSHIP Bernie Kosar Endowed Scholarship HOMETOWN Winchester, MA MAJOR Marketing
Thank you so much for your wonderful generosity in providing me with scholarship support through the Bernie Kosar Endowed Scholarship. I've just completed my sophomore year, studying marketing and finance at the University of Miami Business School. With your assistance, I am making progress toward my goal of working at Adidas Headquarters! On a personal level, receiving this financial assistance has meant so much to me and my family, and has made it easier for me to focus on being a college student. I am deeply grateful to you for encouraging and empowering me to pursue my educational aspirations. Thank you for making this unique opportunity possible. Sincerely, Zachary
ZOE | Senior SCHOLARSHIP | Black Alumni Scholarship HOMETOWN | New Orleans, LA MAJOR | Finance, Marketing “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but building the new.� -Socrates I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generosity in funding the Black Alumni Scholarship that I have received this year as part of my financial aid package. I feel very fortunate to have been chosen as a recipient. I believe you are aiding the process for positive change by providing a helpful hand for the next generation. I am currently a part of the 2018 class and majoring in both finance and marketing. It is not always easy to juggle school and work, and I am very grateful for the assistance that I am receiving because of your thoughtful support. After graduation, I hope to use what I have learned at the University to make a difference in the lives of others, the same way that you have made a difference in mine. Thank you again for your generous contribution, which made my scholarship possible. Sincerely, Zoe
VERONICA | Junior SCHOLARSHIP | Weintraub Family Endowed Scholarship HOMETOWN | Palm Beach, FL MAJOR | Neuroscience
Thank you for your generous contribution to the Weintraub Family Endowed Scholarship, which has played a great role in supporting my educational journey! I am currently on the premed track, studying neuroscience with a minor in chemistry. Due to your support, I am one step closer to pursuing my dream of attending medical school and becoming a neurologist, or entering the field of medical research and uncovering the mysteries of neurodegenerative diseases. Thanks to you, I am blessed to attend the best university, where I've come across so many opportunities not encountered anywhere else. At the U, I’ve been able to shadow and publish research alongside some of the top neurosurgeons in the nation, and learn from successful and passionate professors in my favorite fields: chemistry, physics, and biochemistry. I am also the Vice President of the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Club! Even decades from now, I will always remember my amazing experiences and memories at UM, and I owe it all to you! Thank you very much, Veronica
TYLER Senior SCHOLARSHIP Judi Prokop Newman Endowed Scholarship HOMETOWN Philadelphia, PA MAJOR Accounting I want to thank you for your kindness and generosity in providing me with scholarship support. I have just finished my senior year, studying accounting at the University of Miami Business School. With your assistance, I am getting closer to my goal of becoming successful in the business world in my hometown of Philadelphia and beyond. On a personal level, receiving this financial assistance has meant being able to go to such a wonderful school, something I would not have been able to afford without your support. I am deeply grateful to you for encouraging and empowering me to pursue my educational aspirations. Thank you for making this unique opportunity possible. Sincerely, Tyler
LAUREL | Junior SCHOLARSHIP | Winter Wonderful Undergraduate Music Scholarship HOMETOWN | Floyd, VA MAJOR | Instrumental Performance I come from a large family and without the help of Winter Wonderful Undergraduate Music Scholarship I would not be able to attend the University of Miami and pursue my passion of music. Having an opportunity to study what I love at such an acclaimed school is a privilege that I do not take lightly, nor do I forget easily. Music is with me every day -- in my ears when I listen to my favorite pieces, in my fingers when I'm playing my violin in the Frost Symphony Orchestra, in my head as I do my theory homework, and even in the rhythm of my steps as I walk to and from class. I came to the Frost School of Music to learn everything I possibly could about music, and without your generosity I would currently be in community college finishing an associate’s degree in general studies, hoping that without higher training I would be able to win an audition in a symphony orchestra. Instead, I get to study with masters of the art and make music breathe and run through the performance hall. I hope to continue doing this for the rest of my life, whether it be through playing in a professional symphony orchestra, a string quartet, or through teaching future generations. Thank you for your generosity, your commitment to furthering education, and your support for the art. Sincerely, Laurel
ARIANA Junior SCHOLARSHIP Kourtney K. Ratliff Scholarship for Academic Excellence HOMETOWN Middletown, CT MAJOR Accounting
I want to thank you for your wonderful contribution in the form of scholarship support through the Kourtney K. Ratliff Scholarship for Academic Excellence. I am finishing my junior year, studying accounting at the University of Miami Business School and am also in the Masters Accelerated Program for accounting. With your support, I am making progress toward my goal of becoming a CPA. This financial assistance has meant that I am able to pursue my education, which would otherwise be unattainable. I am deeply grateful to you for encouraging and empowering me to pursue my educational aspirations. Thank you! Sincerely, Ariana
CARLO | First Year Medical Student SCHOLARSHIP | Paul J. DiMare Medical Scholarship HOMETOWN | Haines City, FL
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MAJOR | Medicine
I am so proud to be a DiMare Scholar! Your noble generosity has shown that the innumerable hours and dedication I put into learning how to become a conscious and kind physician is a fulfilling journey that is recognized and supported. This scholarship allows me to focus more on my education and my future patients, rather than on an everrising debt hanging over my head. This newfound pride will help me remain modest, grateful, and true-to-heart on this quest to become an excellent physician. Thank you! Carlos
Thank you for providing me with scholarship assistance through the Louis Wolfson II, Communication Endowed Scholarship. I am completing my senior year, studying film production and computer science at the University of Miami School of Communication. With your assistance, I am making progress toward becoming knowledgeable in an area which I am most passionate about, without having to worry about financial stress. Receiving this financial assistance has meant that people believe my goals to be valid, worth pursuing, and that I am on the right track. I am deeply grateful to you for encouraging and empowering me to pursue my educational aspirations. Thank you for making this unique opportunity possible! Eric
ERIC Senior SCHOLARSHIP Louis Wolfson II, Communication Endowed Scholarship HOMETOWN Bedford, IN MAJOR Film Production Computer Science
I want to thank you for your generosity! Your support through the Southern Wine & Spirits Endowed Business Scholarship is invaluable. I am studying business law and marketing at the University of Miami Business School. With your assistance, I am making progress toward my goal of graduating and having a career lined up post-graduation. I have currently signed on with MasterCard as part of their Graduate Development Program within the marketing services department.
SABRINA | Senior SCHOLARSHIP | Southern Wine & Spirits Endowed Business Scholarship HOMETOWN | Miami, FL MAJOR | Marketing, Business Law
On a personal level, receiving this financial assistance has meant the world to me: I come from a single-mother home, and work part-time off campus to be able to attend the University of Miami. Your financial support has aided me in many ways and has allowed me to continue studying at the U. I am deeply grateful to you all for encouraging and empowering me to pursue my education aspirations. Thank you for making this unique opportunity possible. Go 'Canes! Sincerely, Sabrina
KIANA | Senior SCHOLARSHIP | Robert H. Waters Endowment Scholarship HOMETOWN | Fayetteville, GA MAJOR | Law
I greatly appreciate the privilege of receiving the Robert H. Waters Endowment Scholarship. Law school is a demanding journey and the scholarship alleviated the financial stresses associated with attending law school. As I embark into my legal career as a Fellow at the Environmental Law and Policy Center, I know it will be important to also find opportunities to give back to the Miami Law community. Thank you for being that example and for your support. Best, Kiana
Thank you for your generosity in providing me with scholarship support through the Edward J. Pfister Endowed Scholarship. I am completing my senior year, studying public relations and psychology at the University of Miami School of Communication and College of Arts and Sciences. With your support, I am making progress toward my goal of returning home to Hawaii and becoming a public relations practitioner. On a personal level, this financial assistance has meant that I am able to pursue my education, which would otherwise be unattainable. I am deeply grateful to you for encouraging and empowering me to continue my studies. Thank you for making this unique opportunity possible. Mahalo nui loa, Catherine
CATHERINE | Senior SCHOLARSHIP | Edward J. Pfister Endowed Scholarship HOMETOWN | Aiea, HI MAJOR | Public Relations, Psychology
JESSICA Senior SCHOLARSHIP Accounting Student Scholarship HOMETOWN Randolph, FL MAJOR Master of Science in Taxation I want to thank you for your generosity in providing me with a scholarship. The Accounting Student Scholarship has tremendously helped in my academic endeavors and I am extremely grateful to be the recipient of your support. I can’t wait to continue to pursue my educational aspirations in tax accounting and begin my career in this field. Thank you for making this unique opportunity possible. Sincerely, Jessica
DOUGLAS Junior SCHOLARSHIP Martha S. and L. Austin Weeks Endowed Scholarship HOMETOWN Newtown Square, PA MAJOR Chemistry, Economics Thank you from the bottom of my heart for providing me with scholarship support through the Martha S. and L. Austin Weeks Endowed Scholarship. I just finished my junior year, studying chemistry and economics with minors in physics and biology at the University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences. With your support, I am making progress toward my goal of becoming a surgeon. On a personal level, receiving this financial assistance has meant that I am able to pursue my education, which would otherwise be unattainable. I am deeply grateful to you for encouraging and empowering me to pursue my educational aspirations. Thank you for making this unique opportunity possible. Sincerely, Douglas
Thank you for your generosity! I am currently in my junior year, studying public relations, philosophy and math at the University of Miami. With your assistance through the Nicholas Vance Daniels Endowed Scholarship, I am making progress toward my goal of becoming a lawyer. Specifically, I want to use my public relations background and my JD to become a specialist in crisis communication and management (Like Olivia Pope on Scandal). On a personal level, receiving this financial assistance has meant less personal debt. I have spent all of my life just above what is considered impoverished -in a constant state of financial worry, so having this scholarship means I am able to live with one less burden upon my shoulders. I am deeply grateful to you for encouraging and empowering me to pursue my educational aspirations. Thank you for making this unique opportunity possible. Kind regards, Torrey
TORREY | Junior SCHOLARSHIP | Nicholas Vance Daniels Endowed Scholarship HOMETOWN | Tampa, FL MAJOR | Public Relations
I am very grateful to be a recipient of the generous Paul, Landy, Beiley, Harper Scholarship. Receiving this scholarship has allowed me to devote my time and effort to my studies. After graduating from the University of Miami School of Law, I will be working at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, LLP, upon successful completion of the Florida Bar this summer. Thank you, Steven
STEVEN | Senior SCHOLARSHIP | The Paul, Landy, Beiley, Harper Scholarship HOMETOWN | Miami Beach, FL MAJOR | Law
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support through The General Scholarship. I am currently a junior studying pre-law, anthropology, and French with a minor in business law through the School of Arts and Sciences. Without your help, I would be unable to attain my dream of studying subjects that interest me, with the eventual goal of attending law school. Because of your generosity, I am currently studying for the LSAT and will be taking it in September. As well as helping me achieve my academic goals, you are also helping me with my life goals. Currently, I am studying abroad for five months in Paris, France. I live in the fourteenth “arrondissement� with three other University of Miami students. So far, we have traveled to ten countries and sixteen cities, taking in culture, food, and language, with only more to come! But, none of this would be possible without your support. Again, thank you for making my college experience unforgettably rewarding. Sincerely, Jannine
JANNINE Junior SCHOLARSHIP The General Scholarship HOMETOWN Dedham, MA MAJOR Anthropology, French
A massive thank you for your support through the Frank Scruggs Endowed Music Scholarship, as my time at the University of Miami has been nothing short of incredible. I have made many lifelong personal and musical relationships, and continue to learn so much about myself as an artist. I currently perform frequently around Miami and am so excited to apply all that I have learned to my career. Once again, thank you so much for all of your encouragement of the arts and of my musical path. I would not be the musician I am today without your generosity. Sincerely, Justine
JUSTINE Senior SCHOLARSHIP Frank Scruggs Endowed Music Scholarship HOMETOWN Miami, FL MAJOR Studio Music and Jazz
SAMANTHA | Junior SCHOLARSHIP | Robert Strauss and Camilla Cochrane Scholarship HOMETOWN | Dunnellon, FL MAJOR | Computer Engineering I would like to extend my sincerest appreciation and gratitude for selecting me to be the recipient of this scholarship. I feel so grateful to have this financial support for an education in the College of Engineering as a computer engineer major. When I first started applying to universities, I was worried that I would not be able to afford what was about to come, even if I was prepared for the rigorous curriculum and new life. With your help, I am able to focus more on my studies and less on the stress of dealing with a financial burden. The Robert Strauss and Camilla Cochrane Scholarship gives me more confidence to pursue my future and know I will be successful along the way. The education I am receiving with this help is pushing me toward a positive future in this field. Once again, I thank you for your support in this generous contribution to my future and all the opportunities along the way. Sincerely, Samantha
OLIVIA | Senior SCHOLARSHIP | Florence T. Robbins/ Greenberg Traurig Scholarship HOMETOWN | Phoenixville, PA MAJOR | Law
As a recipient of the Florence T. Robbins/Greenberg Traurig Scholarship, I am extremely honored and grateful for the opportunities that such generosity has afforded me. I am so thankful to be able to learn and strive toward becoming a successful and contributing member of the legal community. Without the assistance of scholarships such as this, these dreams would not be possible, and so I am greatly appreciative of people who make my aspirations a reality. I am looking forward to the remainder of my time at the University of Miami School of Law! Thank you, Olivia
Just "thank you" is not enough! I'm completing my senior year, studying finance, Spanish, and Arabic at the University of Miami. With your assistance and support through the Mary B. Cowart Endowed Scholarship Fund for Women, I am making progress toward my goal of understanding finance in order to create my own business. On a personal level, receiving this financial assistance has meant more than I can ever explain in a note. I have had an arduous childhood and difficult past to say the least, but it is through scholarships like this that I am able to advance past these circumstances and create my future. Thank you for funding such a fantastic scholarship fund for women. Right now, I am studying for my GMAT exam and plan to go to graduate school in order to get my masters at the University of Miami while I continue my entrepreneurial ventures. I am deeply grateful to you for encouraging and empowering me to pursue my educational aspirations. Thank you for making this unique opportunity possible. Sincerely, Jade
JADE | Senior SCHOLARSHIP | Mary B. Cowart Endowed Scholarship Fund for Women HOMETOWN | Southampton, NY MAJOR | Finance
MATTHEW | Senior SCHOLARSHIP | Podhurst, Orseck, P.A. Endowed Scholarship HOMETOWN | Boston, MA MAJOR | Law I am honored to be the recipient of the Podhurst, Orseck, P.A. Endowed Scholarship and I write this note to express my sincere gratitude for your support. Such assistance is a crucial and necessary component of my education at University of Miami School of Law. For that, I thank you! After graduation, I am so happy to be continuing my career with a position at a local law firm, where I will be focusing on all aspects of civil litigation. In the future, I hope to pass along the same generosity you've shown me, to other students in need of support. Sincerely, Matt
SIOBHAM Senior SCHOLARSHIP Patricia A. Whitely Emergency Assistance Fund HOMETOWN Grand Bahama, Bahamas MAJOR Biomedical Engineering
Despite the early mornings, late nights, and hard work we put in, life sometimes takes a few unexpected turns. At that point, we may find ourselves overwhelmed and in earnest need of help. Thankfully, your generous contribution to the Patricia A. Whitely Emergency Assistance Fund aided me while stumbling to recover from a series of personal tragedies. I am an international student in my final year of the University of Miami's biomedical engineering BS to PhD program. In a few short months, I hope to transition into my career as a software engineer specializing in biomedical applications. I aspire to bring new and innovative technologies to market while using this platform as a philanthropic tool to provide opportunities for the underprivileged. I am so grateful for the investment you've made in my future. In doing so, you have undoubtedly invested in future generations. Your financial support has afforded me an opportunity to press toward my vision of helping others through technology. With gratitude, Siobhan
JOHANNA Sophomore SCHOLARSHIP Cobb Family Fellowship for Jamaican Students HOMETOWN Montego Bay, Jamaica MAJOR Business I want to thank you for your generosity in providing me with scholarship support through the Cobb Family Fellowship for Jamaican Students. I am from Montego Bay, Jamaica, and I am currently a sophomore on the business management track at the University of Miami. Because of your kind support, I have been even more determined to excel and make the most of the opportunities that the University has to offer. This support has allowed me to focus more on my academics without the stress of financial pressures incurred by attending the U. I would like to express extreme gratitude for emphasizing the value of education through your support and inspiring students like myself to make the most of educational opportunities. Sincerely, Johanna
I would to take the time to thank you for the continuation of your very generous Dr. Maxwell & Reva B. Dauer Endowed Engineering Scholarship that will go toward funding my college education at the University of Miami. I am very grateful and honored that you selected me out of all the possible students for this scholarship. I am studying aerospace engineering at the College of Engineering and aspire to work for a high-end aeronautical firm such as NASA, SpaceX or Lockheed Martin upon graduation. Your extremely generous support will help me a great deal in paying off my student loans and allow me to fulfill my aspirations. Being one of several kids already in college and with another one entering in a few years, this is a very costly and strenuous time for my parents. It means a great deal to them to have financial assistance. It also means a great deal to me knowing that my efforts are being recognized by people like you, who care. I can’t express how grateful I am for such recognition. I will do everything in my ability to put your generosity to its best use during my time in college and hopefully one day be able to repay you for your thoughtfulness. I know my parents are equally as grateful for your kindness. Your support and dedication to helping students at the University of Miami is very selfless and is always appreciated. Once again, I cannot thank you enough for selecting me for your endowed gift. Sincerely, Kyle
KYLE Senior SCHOLARSHIP Dr. Maxwell & Reva B. Dauer Endowed Engineering Scholarship HOMETOWN Liverpool, NY MAJOR Aerospace Engineering
Thank you for your support to students with financial needs like me. Without your SCHOLARSHIP contribution and the Luis and Ruth Glaser Endowed University's academic Scholarship Fund scholarships, I would not have HOMETOWN been able to continue my Pembroke Pines, FL studies this semester. Knowing that there are people MAJOR like you, willing to help Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry students achieve their academic potential, gives me the confidence to believe that even with my family's financial difficulties I will be able to complete my studies. I plan to graduate in 2019 with Bachelor of Science degrees in chemistry and biomedical engineering and a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics. After graduation, I intend to continue my academic journey with graduate studies in tissue engineering and biomaterials. I will always strive to make your contribution to my education worth it. Thank you very much for your help. I truly could not continue studying without your support. MARIA Sophomore
Best, Maria
DESTINY | Senior SCHOLARSHIP | Enrique C. Falla/The Dow Chemical Co. Endowed Scholarship HOMETOWN | Portland, OR MAJOR | Finance, Marketing
A huge thank you to you for such amazing generosity and support through the Enrique C. Falla/The Dow Chemical Co. Endowed Scholarship. I am finishing my senior year, studying finance and marketing at the University of Miami Business School. With your assistance, I am making progress toward my goal of graduating and getting a job at a global company. On a personal level, receiving this financial assistance has meant being able to focus on my education and prepare myself for a career. I am deeply grateful to you for encouraging and empowering me to pursue my educational aspirations. Thank you for making this unique opportunity possible. Sincerely, Destiny
I could not thank you enough for this amazing opportunity! The past two and a half years that I’ve spent with the Stamps Woodwind Quintet have flown by. I am grateful to be surrounded by such talented and intelligent musicians and I am so happy every time I get to make music with them.
ALYSSA Sophomore SCHOLARSHIP Stamps Scholar HOMETOWN Hialeah, FL MAJOR Instrumental Performance
I come from a background where pursuing a career in music would not have been possible. Music has always been my passion, and you have provided the resources to not only follow my dreams but to thrive. Your generosity has given me the opportunity to study at the Frost School, and enabled me to experience all the remarkable things Frost has to offer; I have learned an amazing amount. I had dreamed of studying music for the longest time, and I am so thankful to you for helping me reach my dream. I am enthusiastic about the future that awaits me because of this blessing. Thank you for your incredible gift— it has meant the world to me. Sincerely, Alyssa
ANAIS Freshman SCHOLARSHIP Nathan R. Gaines Endowed Scholarship HOMETOWN Bay Harbor Islands, FL MAJOR Biology
I want to thank you for your generosity in providing me with scholarship support. I am currently in my first year, studying biology at the University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences. With your assistance, I am working towards becoming a medical professional. On a personal level, receiving this financial assistance and your support has meant so much to me. I am deeply grateful to you for encouraging and empowering me to pursue my educational aspirations. Thank you for making this unique opportunity possible. Sincerely, AnaĂŻs
JUAN | Senior SCHOLARSHIP | Judge Federico A. Moreno Endowed Scholarship HOMETOWN | Miami, FL MAJOR | Law I want to extend my sincere gratitude once again for your contribution to this endowment and for enabling me to focus on law school and all of its related responsibilities, with less worry about my financial situation. It is truly humbling to receive aid and support from someone who has succeeded professionally and personally. Aside from my extreme love and appreciation for my family and their sacrifices to move to the United States, I remain very motivated because of those who lent me a hand and encouraged me to dream bigger each and every day. I am happy to let you know that in the fall I will be joining Hunton & Williams as an associate! I am forever indebted to you and all those who have given me a push during both good and bad times. I hope to continue making you proud and to represent Judge Moreno’s legacy to the law, community and public service to the best of my abilities. Thanks so much! Juan
I want to thank you for your generosity in providing me with scholarship support through the Dr. Joanne C. Dauer Endowed Scholarship. I am currently in my senior year, studying Nursing at the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies. With your assistance, I am making progress toward my goal of becoming either an oncology nurse or labor and delivery nurse. On a personal level, receiving this financial assistance has meant the world to me and has allowed me to save some money for future nursing endeavors. I am deeply grateful to you for encouraging and empowering me to pursue my educational aspirations. Thank you for making this unique opportunity possible.
CASEY | Senior
Sincerely, Casey
SCHOLARSHIP | Dr. Joanne C. Dauer Endowed Scholarship HOMETOWN | Singer Island, FL MAJOR | Nursing
MICHAEL Senior SCHOLARSHIP Alex Rodriguez Scholarship HOMETOWN Cutler Bay, FL MAJOR Exercise Physiology I am sincerely honored to have been selected as the recipient of the Alex Rodriguez Scholarship. Thank you for your generosity, which has allowed me to continue my education. This scholarship has helped me to finish college without having to worry about finances to fund my education. As I complete my education at the University of Miami, I am very thankful for receiving your thoughtful gift. Because of this scholarship, I will be able to complete my Bachelor of Science in exercise physiology with a minor in sports medicine and eventually become a physician assistant to an orthopedic surgeon. Thank you again for your thoughtful and generous gift. Michael
BLAINE Third Year Law Student SCHOLARSHIP The Honorable Lenore Carrero Nesbitt Endowed Scholarship HOMETOWN Mapleton, IA MAJOR Law My family and I would like to thank you for your generous donation that supports the Honorable Lenore Carrero Nesbitt Endowed Scholarship. I can assure you that if it were not for the this scholarship, my family and I would not have decided to move from Nebraska to plant roots in South Florida. The financial burden that now follows many college graduates is astounding and your generous gift will allow my wife and I to put more money away for our daughter’s education instead of paying interest to a bank. After taking the bar exam this summer I will be working in the corporate group at Holland & Knight. Thank you again for making this life-changing opportunity possible. Blaine
LUIS Professional Year Three SCHOLARSHIP The Chaplin Family Endowed Scholarship HOMETOWN Miami, FL MAJOR Law From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping to fund my law school education through the Chaplin Family Endowed Scholarship. As a graduating law student, I cannot wait to be able to give back to the community, both through working on pro-bono cases and through mentoring other students; it is the least I can do with this wonderful education your scholarship facilitated. We can all positively impact the world through small acts of kindness, and I will do my part to pay it forward. Thank you for allowing me to pursue a career without being crushed by educational debt. Sincerely, Luis
I want to thank you for your generosity in providing me with scholarship support through the Anna Frost Music Scholarship. I am currently in my freshman year, studying classical saxophone performance at the University of Miami Frost School of Music. With your assistance, I am making progress toward my goal of career performance, studying under Professor Dale Underwood, an incredible, world-renowned musician. This opportunity is available to me only here at the University of Miami, and thanks to your immense generosity. I am incredibly grateful for this chance to receive a top rate education at the Frost School of Music. On a personal level, receiving this financial assistance has meant the world to me because it gives me the opportunity to develop mastery in the arts and pursue my passion. Sincerely, Haley
HALEY Freshman SCHOLARSHIP Anna Frost Music Scholarship HOMETOWN Coral Springs, FL MAJOR Classical Saxophone Performance
BRANDON | Professional Year One SCHOLARSHIP | Hugh L. Wood, Jr./Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, PA Scholarship HOMETOWN | Boca Raton, FL MAJOR | Law
Your generosity has allowed me to further pursue a career which I hope will one day allow me to effect meaningful change in society. Thank you again for your kindness and support, as without these important things, I could not continue on my educational path. I sincerely appreciate the financial aid provided through the Hugh L. Wood, Jr./Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, PA Scholarship and all it affords me! With my deepest thanks, Brandon
Thank you so much for the opportunity you've made possible for me through the Ethel and Walter Beckham Endowed Scholarship. Your support helped to alleviate a significant financial burden and allowed me to continue my education and pursue a career in law. Such generosity is simply invaluable and I can only hope to be able to "pay it forward." Best, Justin
JUSTIN | Senior SCHOLARSHIP | Ethel and Walter Beckham Endowed Scholarship HOMETOWN | Philadelphia, PA MAJOR | Law
ROSALYN Freshman SCHOLARSHIP DiMare Exceptional Music Scholarship HOMETOWN Billings, MT MAJOR Violin Performance
Thank you so much for providing me scholarship support through the DiMare Exceptional Music Scholarship. I’m currently finishing my freshman year as a violin performance major. I’ve really enjoyed my experiences at the Frost School of Music so far, and I can’t thank you enough for supporting my education. Without financial assistance, it just wouldn’t be possible for me to pursue my career. I have you to thank for making this opportunity a reality! Sincerely, Rosie
CLARICE | Senior SCHOLARSHIP | Martha S. and L. Austin Weeks Endowed Music Scholarship HOMETOWN | St. Petersburg, FL MAJOR | Neurologic Music Therapy, Psychology I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generosity in funding Martha S. and L. Austin Weeks Endowed Music Scholarship. It is an honor and a privilege to be the recipient of this award. I just graduated in May with a double major in music therapy and psychology. I have had the opportunity to study with renowned faculty and learn through experiences to be well prepared as a music therapist. These past four years have been an incredible learning experience: I served on the board of Alpha Mu Music Therapy Club; participated in the Ress Project; performed solo piano and in choirs and ensembles; and I was honored to receive the Outstanding Senior Award for the Music Therapy Department. Now, I will begin my internship at United Community Options in Miami, where I will be working with school-age students with various developmental disabilities. Receiving your scholarship allowed me to continue my studies with less financial worries. I look forward to giving back to the community once I begin my career. Thank you for your willingness and confidence to help me achieve my goals. Best, Clarice
Thank You “Your donations are more than opportunities, they’re a vote of confidence—a statement that it’s possible for students like me to succeed if freed from financial limitations. Thank you for your outstanding generosity and your confidence in our potential.” - Elijah Class of 2021, Microbiology
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