2015-16
“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be one of the few fortunate ones to receive this scholarship, I feel very blessed. I am going to be the first one from my family to graduate high school and also the first to attend college. My family is also very thankful.”
“I am the first person in my family to attend college and one of the few to graduate high school, so to me it’s a blessing to receive this help. This is a big deal for my family and me. My mom is a single parent raising three kids on her own, so it will be hard for her to pay for my school expenses. I will use this money for the necessities I need for school.”
“When I heard about this scholarship, I thought yes! There might be hope yet! In my mind, I thought no one would ever give me money to go to college, not with the GPA I earned in my earlier years of high school. You guys have given me hope with this scholarship… I’m glad to be receiving this amazing honor. Thank you for believing in me and my future.”
“Thank you for believing in me and providing this enormous opportunity… for students like me that struggle each day but know how to keep it pushing, by education.”
“This is the first scholarship I have been awarded and it made my day. Hopefully this award can cover my books.”
“Without this scholarship I would not have been able to attend college. This money will help pay for my tuition and materials. I am very grateful for your generosity as well as my family, who is very proud of me… Thank you, I will remember this always.”
“Since my parents don’t have much money to pay for all school supplies or classes… I’m really thankful for being awarded this scholarship and I will be using it wisely to help my education.”
“You have lightened by financial burden which allows me to focus on the most important aspect of school, learning. Your generosity has inspired me to help other and give back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me.”
“This scholarship has already helped me mentally to keep working hard on my education goals. Your financial generosity has allowed me to get one step closer to where I plan to be. I want to get a career where I can get enough income to help other just like you have helped me. I don’t know how much more to thank you for this financial help… I will continue striving until I real all my goals.”
“I truly appreciate this act of gratitude that will definitely help me in achieving my goals… Thank all once again for believing in me and giving me a start on my education. I know this is a unique opportunity not a lot of people get. I will prove that the right right choice was made by selecting me and placing trust upon me.”
“Times a tough for my family right now… a big thank you to everyone at SDCCSF for giving me the opportunity of being the first in my family to go to college.”
“Thanks for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. I am very exited to go to college and meet all my goals.”
Thank you so much for believing in me. Because of your generosity, I am one step closer to achieving my dream of becoming a pediatrician.. Your foundation will help me make a difference in my community.
“I am very grateful to have received this profoundly beneficial aid that will help me further my education; which my family otherwise would have been unable to provide for me, due to financial difficulties.”
“Thank you for providing me with this scholarship which will increase my motivation because you believe in me and certainly I feel that I have a back up. I will try by best to reach my goals and prove to me and you that it was a right choice.”
“This scholarship means a lot to me… this will help make my Freshman year less stressful for me and my parents, who are not able to provide me with the money needed. Words can’t explain how I feel about this award.”
“I thank you for your confidence and willingness to help me achieve my goals.”
“Thank you so much for your scholarship contributions. Support of our 2015 seniors is appreciated. You are making a difference!”
2014-15
“Since my family is going through a lot of financial problems this money will help me out a lot… Thank you for believing in me and giving me this scholarship. I am going to be working hard to achieve my goals. I thank you again from the bottom of my heart for having faith in me when others haven’t.”
“This will help take off the load of many, many expenses, and allow me to focus on my studies rather than financial needs… I am so happy; words are not enough to express my gratitude alone… Therefore, I will study very, very hard to show my appreciation. You won’t be disappointed!”
“Thanks to your scholarship I am going to achieve my dream of attending college!.. By providing me with the money to start on this journey, you are making one enthusiastic girl and her family estatic, and with high hopes for a promising future. Expect great things!”
“I assure you I will use every single penny in a beneficial manner… Because of past experiences, it is now easier for me to communicate and lead others down a helpful path… I am a proud student for putting the dedication and hard work into making a positive change in my life.”
“By awarding me this scholarship, you have lightened by financial burden which allows me to focus on the most important aspect of school, which is learning… I plan to use this money on books which some are very expensive, and school materials.”
“Again, thank you for believing in me! I will definitely use the money wisely and I will prove to be the person you saw in me.”
“I don’t know how to really express my gratitude for you choosing me, and I will assure you that I will use that money efficiently towards my education… Those one thousand dollars will help me cover the expenses that FAFSA may not cover.”
“This scholarship is going to help me a lot to further my education and get a step closer to make my dream of becoming a teacher true.”
“College will be a little expensive for my family and me, this will really help me a lot… Thank you for believing in me and getting to know me in the interview and giving me this great opportunity. I really love my proposed goals in life and will make them possible.”
“Your Foundation has given me a wonderful opportunity and I would like to thank you for that! Your scholarship is extremely generous and an asset to the San Diego community!!”
“Thank you so much for your continued support of Valley Center High School students. You make a difference in so many lives. We appreciate your gifts of scholarships.”
“I know you did not have to choose me for this, but you did and that means a lot to me… I know college will be expensive and receiving this will be a huge relief on my behalf. I will be independent while attending college, while trying to raise my two younger brothers, and working a full-time job as well… This scholarship means more than you think to me. You will not regret choosing me to receive this.”
“I would like to thank you for believing in, and trusting me with this opportunity to prove to myself that I can do anything I set my mind to… I am ready for this, and I am taking the chance to purse my dreams and future goals… I will do whatever it takes to earn my degree, succeed in my dreams, and excel in the career path I have chosen. This all can be done thanks to the faith you have had in me. I will not let you down, I promise.”
“This award means a lot to me and it will help me to pursue my goal of obtaining a bachelor degree.”
“My mom can barely pay rent and I just got a job to help her out so she won’t be able to pay for my college so this scholarship is really helpful. I will use it wisely to advance my education… Thank you for believing in me and providing me with this awesome opportunity. I am a very determined person that won’t give up and won’t let anything stop me until I reach my goals and dreams… I will work hard to earn my degree, have the job of my dreams and that would be my way I will repay you for having faith in me.”
“This will provide me help, to make it easier on me and not have to work so hard while I am going to school… I can’t explain how appreciative I am for this money! I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me pursue my dream right after high school!”
“I assure you that you had made the right choice and that money will be used efficiently… With no doubt I will try my best to help and improve the lives of San Diegans with the knowledge I acquire from my education.”
“I thank God for people like you and the foundation, who help people like me to aspire for a brighter future to help the upcoming generations.”