Student Success Stories

Kaitlynn Drewes

Boyd And Quimby Scholarship | Mental Health

“This scholarship means the world to my family. Thank you so much for blessing us with this opportunity. While this may not seem like much to some people, to us this is the difference between being able to survive and being able to thrive, and this scholarship enables my family to thrive.”

Rachael Avery

Professional Aviation Maintenance Association Scholarship | Aviation Maintenance Technology

“Your generosity is helping make my college journey possible and bringing me one step closer to becoming the first person in my family to graduate from college. Thank you for believing in students like me and for making a lasting difference in my future.”

Thi Hien Trang Dao

Albert G. Mogor, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship | Early Childhood Education

“A father’s love is as big as a mountain, and a mother’s love is as strong as a waterfall. This is a well known proverb from my beloved country, Vietnam. As an international student studying in America, this scholarship means so much to me. It will help me reduce my tuition costs, help my parents and allow me to focus on my education to become a teacher in the future.”

Ramsudan Mainali

Bill Seifert Endowed Scholarship | Cybersecurity

“By achieving my dream career, I can create a comfortable and happy life for my family who works so hard to provide me with the opportunity to pursue higher education. This scholarship is not just financial support, it is an opportunity to continue building a future that once felt out of reach.”

Deporah Nyantika

TCC Police Department Memorial Scholarship Fund | Accounting

“My heart is full and overflowing with relief for this financial support and what it means for my future. Thank you very much for believing in my potential. Your kindness gives me a powerful push toward success. I promise to work hard in school. I hope to give back to others just like you did for me one day.”

Leslie Zarco

Leon Hughes Memorial Scholarship | Psychology

“I’ve lived in poverty my entire life, and I’ve learned to adapt. I intend to pursue a master’s degree, or even a doctorate, at some point in my life. Above all else, my main goal is to work myself out of poverty and pull my mother out of it with me.”

Javier Garcia

Ray And Ellen O’neal Family Scholarship | Criminal Justice

“Their generosity motivates me to continue working hard, uphold strong academic standards and contribute positively to my community and profession. Thank you for believing in me and helping me along my educational path.”