Scholar Quotes

The following scholar quotes are from the Classes of 2022, 2023, and 2024.  We want to share our program feedback in their voices and in their words, since scholar satisfaction motiviates us to be our best for their bright futures. 

1. University of IL (UIUC) #1: "I am writing to first say thank you for the scholarship your organization provided to me to continue my postsecondary academic career. It has been a tremendous help as I continue through my second year of college.  Your contribution has provided assistance that allows me to follow one of my dreams of obtaining an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering. My journey has had its fair share of ups and downs, however, upon completing 3 semesters, I have maintained a "B+" average gpa as well as becoming an active member of several clubs and volunteer organizations, taking on leadership roles within each of them. I am on the executive board of my school's National Society of Black Engineers and Society of Women Engineers. Thank you for your continued support for my academic journey and success."

2. University of IL (UIUC) #2: "Thank you again for choosing me to be one of the students receiving this award. I am extremely grateful for this scholarship as it has helped me tremendously. I am proud to say that I have completed my first semester at U of I!"

3. Illinois State University #1: "Thank you so much for believing in me and putting your faith in me, I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.

4. Illinois State University #2: "I'd just like to say thank you. I am a student that was blessed to receive a scholarship award from you all. I was just sending in my official transcript to make sure you all have updated paperwork and information. Once again, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You."

5. Illinois State University #3: "Thank you guys so much for the support and motivation. i really appreciate it!! Yes i will continue to be a business major and continue working hard at getting this degree after four years."

6. Illinois State University #4: "Thank you so much for getting back to me. I really appreciate it, honestly. I really appreciate your kindness and everything you and the church have done for me. It is a struggle, but I am learning how to manage, and I also have the resources that I didn’t have and you all being proud of me is helpful. And again, I thank you so much for your kindness and your message! I'll remember what I wrote during hard times!"

7. Lane College (Jackson, TN) #1: "I am writing because it's October and I've been doing great in school. I could really use the money right now because I have school bills to pay.  I need a few groceries for my dorm room, and I need a new computer. This money would help me obtain all of these things."

8. Lane College (Jackson, TN) #2: "I appreciate you all for allowing me to speak and share my experience so far with the class of 2022. I enjoyed every bit of it and I really want to thank you and Ms. Roberta for your kind and encouraging words always. I hope to see you all in person sometime soon! Having this scholarship was one of my biggest blessings, I love the way that this church community cares for my education. I can’t wait to share more with you all as I go along in my journey."

9. Cornell University: "Third Unitarian means so much to my family, and I'm so glad that through me, we can stay connected to the scholarship my grandfather cared deeply for."

10. "Happy new year's! I've been thriving at Harris Stowe State University. I'm a Pre-Medical student in Honors college, and this semester I became active on campus by participating as a general member of several organizations including Student Government Association. I'm now the Freshman Class Vice President. I remembered that Austin scholarship recipients received their second $500 payment after completing our first semester of college. Thank you! Best regards!"

11. Western Illinois University: "First, I would like to thank you all for your support. College isn't easy, this journey requires hard work, dedication, and patients. I've managed three semesters thus far, although it was difficult, I will continue to put my best foot forward, and I will finalize the next five semesters strong."

12. Columbia College: "Thank you for all your help this scholarship helped me so very much. And if you have any other other scholarship opportunities could you please let me know, I am hopeful I would be one of your recepients in the future thank you very much."

13. "DePaul is the college I hoped for! I am enjoying every minute of it and I’m applying for an RA position next year! I have found a great community here which I’m incredibly grateful for. Thank you again!

14. DePaul University #2: "Hi! Thank you so much for having made this possible. You don’t know how much this means to me and how it’ll help me out a lot to get accommodated into college. I will keep in touch! Thank you!"

15. University of Missouri:  "Thank you for reaching out! Thank you for your words of encouragement! My first semester went a lot better than I could have expected, I am very excited to begin classes this semester. 

16. "Hello, It was lovely to see you all at the event hosted during winter break! Now that the break is over, I have made my return to Nashville and started my second semester at Vanderbilt. I use this scholarship to purchase my books and course sites, and I would love to get that started. Thank you all so much for the support."

17. Northern Illinois University: "Thank you so much for that reminder of inspiration. It means a lot that you guys are staying connected with me! Support means everything in college. Thank you for sending my app essay as a up lift. Re reading that essay made me think back on how excited I was to start this new journey. Thank you once again for the support."