2018 College Access Fund Donations Made a Difference for 2019 High School Grads
We help out in these small, but big ways; 12th graders submit applications to their program director for assistance with some unaffordable essentials such as laptops, books, tuition, and school-related transportation costs. Below are the fortunate recipients of All Out for Change® College Access Supplemental Scholarship Fund awards thanks to your support:
Iisis:
Iisis received $500 which has helped her purchase books for her classes and a laptop for her studies. She is attending Prince George’s County Community College, where she is studying child psychology and plans on transferring to a four year program after earning her Associate's Degree.
Gerald:
Thanks to a lot of financial aid, Gerald is attending University of Maryland College Park where he is studying journalism. He received $250 to cover the cost of his books for his fall semester.
Jade:
Jade is attending Widener University in Pennsylvania. She received $250 to help her cover the costs of her books this semester.
Ramari:
Ramari is attending Morgan State University. She received $750 that went towards her fall semester's tuition.
And, the Supplemental Summer 2019 Scholarship Fund donations filled an urgent late summer tuition scholarship gap for a grad’s first semester toward fulfilling his dream to be an orthopedic surgeon. “Thanks a million,” he said, so grateful for the assistance to fill the gap in the scholarship funds he already received. The costs of preparing for and acquiring a college degree are now sky high when it’s no longer the high school diploma alone that’s the ticket to upward mobility.
London’s Late Summer Tuition Gap Filled!
"Yes, he headed off to Emory University. We were able to cover his scholarship tuition gap through you and other supporters. I heard he’s doing well,” I replied to a contributor concerned about London’s conundrum.
End of July, with an unexpected $9,000 scholarship tuition gap at a time when funds are least available, London worried about where to find the missing funds so that he could start to pursue his dream profession, orthopedic surgeon, at Emory University.
“Thanks a million,” London said with a big smile, so grateful for the urgent, last minute financial assistance.” And many thanks to all of you who contributed to our summer 2019 College Access campaign. Through the support of others, conundrum stories like this can be resourcefully and creatively resolved.
And the 8 MacBooks?
The donated MacBooks have changed things significantly for 11th and 12th grade students. Many thanks to our Mac guy who’s a wizard at updating older laptops his customers hand to him. Besides being used for job searches, researching colleges and financial aid, students now can sit in front of computers and follow along during the college counselor workshop when being taught how to explore schools andopportunities online, versus just sitting and listening. I’m deeply grateful to all who pitched in.
Additionally, Fall 2018 College Access Fund donations allowed 2018/2019 12th graders to:
· attend college fairs, college prep workshops and professional workshops;
· visit colleges with food and transportation costs covered.
Winter 2018/2019 Wish List donations provided much needed equipment (sleeping bag liners, tents, gloves, water jugs, a cooler, camping lantern and cameras) for the 6th through 12th grade participants in year-round outdoor recreational programs that also include leadership development, team building, and environmental education.
Used and unused gift cards that were sent us (an assortment that included Walgreens, Walmart, Crate & Barrel, Macy’s, American Express) are going into an Emergency Fund for the students in college and heading off to college to fulfill needs like: school supplies, dorm furniture, bedding, bath towels, clothes for an interview, for example.
We help out in these small, but big ways; 12th graders submit applications to their program director for assistance with some unaffordable essentials such as laptops, books, tuition, and school-related transportation costs. Below are the fortunate recipients of All Out for Change® College Access Supplemental Scholarship Fund awards thanks to your support:
Iisis:
Iisis received $500 which has helped her purchase books for her classes and a laptop for her studies. She is attending Prince George’s County Community College, where she is studying child psychology and plans on transferring to a four year program after earning her Associate's Degree.
Gerald:
Thanks to a lot of financial aid, Gerald is attending University of Maryland College Park where he is studying journalism. He received $250 to cover the cost of his books for his fall semester.
Jade:
Jade is attending Widener University in Pennsylvania. She received $250 to help her cover the costs of her books this semester.
Ramari:
Ramari is attending Morgan State University. She received $750 that went towards her fall semester's tuition.
And, the Supplemental Summer 2019 Scholarship Fund donations filled an urgent late summer tuition scholarship gap for a grad’s first semester toward fulfilling his dream to be an orthopedic surgeon. “Thanks a million,” he said, so grateful for the assistance to fill the gap in the scholarship funds he already received. The costs of preparing for and acquiring a college degree are now sky high when it’s no longer the high school diploma alone that’s the ticket to upward mobility.
London’s Late Summer Tuition Gap Filled!
"Yes, he headed off to Emory University. We were able to cover his scholarship tuition gap through you and other supporters. I heard he’s doing well,” I replied to a contributor concerned about London’s conundrum.
End of July, with an unexpected $9,000 scholarship tuition gap at a time when funds are least available, London worried about where to find the missing funds so that he could start to pursue his dream profession, orthopedic surgeon, at Emory University.
“Thanks a million,” London said with a big smile, so grateful for the urgent, last minute financial assistance.” And many thanks to all of you who contributed to our summer 2019 College Access campaign. Through the support of others, conundrum stories like this can be resourcefully and creatively resolved.
And the 8 MacBooks?
The donated MacBooks have changed things significantly for 11th and 12th grade students. Many thanks to our Mac guy who’s a wizard at updating older laptops his customers hand to him. Besides being used for job searches, researching colleges and financial aid, students now can sit in front of computers and follow along during the college counselor workshop when being taught how to explore schools andopportunities online, versus just sitting and listening. I’m deeply grateful to all who pitched in.
Additionally, Fall 2018 College Access Fund donations allowed 2018/2019 12th graders to:
· attend college fairs, college prep workshops and professional workshops;
· visit colleges with food and transportation costs covered.
Winter 2018/2019 Wish List donations provided much needed equipment (sleeping bag liners, tents, gloves, water jugs, a cooler, camping lantern and cameras) for the 6th through 12th grade participants in year-round outdoor recreational programs that also include leadership development, team building, and environmental education.
Used and unused gift cards that were sent us (an assortment that included Walgreens, Walmart, Crate & Barrel, Macy’s, American Express) are going into an Emergency Fund for the students in college and heading off to college to fulfill needs like: school supplies, dorm furniture, bedding, bath towels, clothes for an interview, for example.
