Scholarship Winner December 2007
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Name: Vanessa Tapia
Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI Intended Degree: LSA : Spanish / Mathematics Essay submitted by Vanessa: Being first generation to attend a university, it was very difficult for me to get accustomed to being away from my family and friends in Chicago, Illinois to enter a university of 50,000+ students whom I did not know in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Luckily, I met an undergrad student who is now my best friend. I spoke to him about one of my worries of not being able to continue my education at the University of Michigan because of financial reasons. Having my parents filing for divorce and attending an out-of-state university was not easy for me and my mother, who also takes care of my younger two siblings. So he quickly suggested and insisted that I register at Freescholarshipguide.com and apply to for a scholarship. I didn't believe it would be possible for me to win a 10K scholarship! However, I went ahead and signed up anyway. When I received the phone call saying I had won the scholarship, I was so surprised and couldn't believe it at first! Nevertheless, I am so happy that I did! With this out of state tuition and my parents filing for divorce, it was getting too difficult for a single mother to make such large payments a semester. It's not easy! I plan to use this scholarship for my tuition for my following year at this university. This scholarship will really help me continue with my education and reduce the yearly costs of my attendance. I am so grateful for this scholarship. Click Here to view Notarized Document. |
Scholarship Winner December 2006
Washington-Jefferson College Newspaper Article |
Name: Nicholas Masters
Hometown: Glen Rock, PA Intended Degree: Bachelor of Chemistry Essay submitted by Nicholas: I found FreeScholarshipGuide.com by doing a web search for scholarships that would be appropriate for me. I plan to use the scholarship money by applying it toward my tuition at Washington and Jefferson College where I am finishing my 2nd semester of my freshman year. I plan to major in Chemistry with a pre-med emphasis, so most likely I will be going on to graduate or medical school. My Mom, Lois, is my sole source of support being divorced from my Dad for a number of years. She has saved and worked hard as a Physician Assistant, to put me through college like her Father did for all of his children. I myself can contribute my earnings, take out loans and hope to obtain scholarships and grants to help meet expenses but although tuition at Washington and Jefferson is more affordable than most private Liberal Arts Colleges, the path to becoming a chemist or going to medical school is a costly one. I want to help pay for my education so my Mom is able to retire sooner rather than later and without a large amount of debt so she can enjoy what she has worked so hard to earn. I am so appreciative of the opportunity to go to a good college that I feel I owe it to my family to do well and help contribute to my education as much as possible. I am grateful for this opportunity to do so, through the generosity of Scholar Web Media and a bit of good luck. Official Drawing: The drawing for the December 2006 Scholarship was performed at Commerce Bank, 2 Wall Street, NY, NY 10005 and witnessed by Burak Canseverler, an authorized Notary Public of the State of New York. Please click the link below to view the official document signed by the Notary Public to certify the results of the drawing. Click Here to view Notarized Document.
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WASHINGTON, PA (April 11, 2007) - Washington & Jefferson College freshman Nicholas Masters knew he needed more than a "bit of good luck" when he registered late last year to win a $5,000 scholarship through FreeScholarshipGuide.com. Turns out, it was on his side that day. The chemistry and pre-health major from Glen Rock, Pa., was chosen at random as the scholarship winner out of more than 400,000 applicants. He plans to use the money for on-campus housing and textbooks. He said he found FreeScholarshipGuide.com by doing a Web search for scholarships that would be appropriate for him. "My initial thought was, 'what's the catch?'" Masters said. "But as things unfolded and I realized it was legit, I thought it was really great. I am excited and appreciate the opportunity that I have to go to a great college like W&J." In a short essay that was part of the application process, Masters explained that his mother, Lois, is his sole source of support. He said she has saved and worked hard as a physician assistant to help put him through college. "The path to becoming a chemist or going to medical school is a costly one. I am so appreciative of the opportunity to go to a good college that I feel I owe it to my family to do well and help contribute to my education as much as possible. I am grateful for this opportunity to do so, through the generosity of Scholar Web Media and a bit of good luck," Masters wrote in the essay. Masters said two representatives from the company arrived at his home to present him with the check. FreeScholarshipGuide.com offers free access to extensive information on scholarships and education financing to parents and students of all ages. In addition to registering for the Scholarship Contest, Web site members can search the online scholarship database of more than 4,000 scholarships by keyword or type and download the Official Directory of Scholarship Web sites, containing links to over $10,000,000 in scholarship award money. The Member Area contains links and articles on all types of student interests such as federal loan programs, textbooks, student credit cards and spring break travel. FreeScholarshipGuide.com gives away a $5,000 scholarship every six months. The drawing for the next Scholarship Contest will be held on June 25, 2007. About Washington & Jefferson College Washington & Jefferson College, located in Washington, Pa., is a national liberal arts college founded in 1781. Committed to providing each of its students with the highest-quality undergraduate education available, W&J offers a traditional liberal arts curriculum emphasizing interdisciplinary study and independent student work. For more information about W&J, visit www.washjeff.edu, or call 888-W-AND-JAY. |
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Scholarship Winner June 2006
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Name: Teresa Belosi Hometown: St. Louis, MO School: Undecided Intended Major: Veterinarian Essay submitted by Teresa: For as long as I can remember I have always thought about going to college. This is because I have always wanted to be a Veterinarian. I never grew out of that. It wasn't a phase it was my dream. I was always told it was going to expensive but I was determined to find some way to get the money. My father told me he would try his best to help me pay for it as much as he can but that I needed a little more help. I went searching through the internet one day looking for loans when I saw Free Scholarship Guide. At first reading the information I thought that there would be no chance for me actually winning it because of all the other people that had also registered already. But I thought positive and filled out the information anyway thinking that by a twist of fate that winner could be me. Nothing like this ever happens to me. Let's just say I'm not really lucky, but I do have faith. I sent it in and crossed my hopeful fingers. A while went by and I figured somebody else won it and I tried to forget and look for different ways to help find the money until I got a call, at first it was really hard to believe but Stephanie had to keep reassuring that it was in fact very much real. I have never been more grateful. I am even closer to my dream than I have ever imagined. Official Drawing: The drawing for the June 2005 Scholarship was performed at Commerce Bank, 2 Wall Street, NY, NY 10005 and witnessed by Denice Regino, an authorized Notary Public of the State of New York. Please click the link below to view the official document signed by the Notary Public to certify the results of the drawing. Click Here to view Notarized Document. |
Scholarship Winner December 2005
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Name: Nikki Langford
Hometown: Forney, TX School: University of Austin Intended Major: Nursing / Nurse Practitioner Essay submitted by Nikki: Receiving scholarship money for college is extremely important in my journey to college. Coming from a larger family my parents aren't able to help pay for my continuing education needed to obtain a degree from The University of Texas at Austin. Because of my situation it is essential to earn scholarships to help with the cost of college. The help of a scholarship would greatly benefit me by taking some of the burden of paying for college off my shoulders. My goals for my education are high and I set myself to a standard to do my best and never less. I plan to work hard to receive a four year bachelors degree in Nursing. This would allow me to begin my career immediately upon graduating. After graduating with a bachelor's degree I plan to start working at a hospital as a nurse to be able to complete my necessary time of gaining work experience before I return to school. The next step of school in my life would be to enroll in a Nurse Practitioner's program where I will earn my NP degree. Becoming a nurse practitioner will allow me to use my abilities to help others to the greatest amount possible. I have high hopes and high standards set for my future so that I am able to live a successful life helping others. This scholarship money would put towards a worthwhile cause. I am a dedicated student that has high hopes for my future. Official Drawing: The drawing for the December 2005 Scholarship was performed at Commerce Bank, 2 Wall Street., NY, NY 10005 and witnessed by Deanna VanderVeen, an authorized Notary Public of the State of New York. Please click the link below to view the official document signed by the Notary Public to certify the results of the drawing. Click Here to view Notarized Document. |
Scholarship Winner June 2005
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Name: Amanda Bonin
Hometown: Duson, LA School: American Intercontinental University Intended Major: Associates in Business Administration Essay submitted by Amanda: I have applied for this scholarship for a number of reasons. I will begin with the most important reason first-so that I could afford to go to school. I have a beautiful son and a daughter is on the way. My children mean the world to me and I want to be able to offer them the world. I cannot do this without an education. I am working towards an Associates Degree in Business Administration. I currently have a 4.0 grade point average and I've already earned 44 credits. I want to be able to offer my kids the things I did not have in life. I am willing to work as hard as I possibly can to make sure of that. Going to school is an important step in a person's life. It takes self-control and discipline. While attending school, I will make it a point to be the best that I can be. With this additional assistance, it will allow me to go beyond the stars. Official Drawing: The drawing for the June 2005 Scholarship was performed at Commerce Bank, 1091 Third Ave., NY, NY 10021 and witnessed by Toni Marie Teliszewski, an authorized Notary Public of the State of New York. Please click the link below to view the official document signed by the Notary Public to certify the results of the drawing. Click Here to view Notarized Document. |
Scholarship Winner December 2004
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Name: Silvia Trujillo
Hometown: Patterson, NJ High School: Mary Help of Christians Academy Awards, Distinction, and Honors: Mary Help of Christians Academy Scholarship College: William Paterson University Intended Major: Nursing Essay submitted by Sylvia: My oldest daughter Helen has always caught my attention because she works very hard to be a good example to her sisters. I am a very old fashioned mother and I do not allow Helen to always go out whenever she wants to. I work full time as a bus driver from four until twelve midnight. My husband also works, and I hope Helen will be the first one in my family to attend college and actually finish. Helen presently attends Mary Help of Christians academy and she has a scholarship there and she also does work study hours at her school so that they can help us with the money. I have three daughters including Helen. I have worked very hard over the past years and I always tell my daughters that I have sacrificed myself for them for so many years. I never finished my education and I don't want the same for Helen. I know my daughter Helen has a real good head on her shoulders. She is the daughter I have alwyays hoped for because she is very mature in her actions and I am proud of myself because I brought her up right.If you grant us this scholarship it will mean so much to our family. Five thousand dollars would be a big help because I also have to look out for the future of my two other daughters which still have to go through high school and college. I know from the heart of a mother that Helen would never let me down because she knows better than that. If we win this scholarship Helen would want to attend William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey to become a nurse. Please consider our dreams it would be what we hoped for a long time. Official Drawing: The drawing was performed at Commerce Bank, 1470 Second Ave., NY, NY 10021 and witnessed by Vyacheslav Degilov, an authorized Notary Public of the State of New York. Please click the link below to view the official document signed by the Notary Public to certify the results of the drawing. Click Here to view Notarized Document. |
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