putting military families first

First and foremost, I want to say thank you very much for choosing me as a recipient of the Family First Scholarship. This scholarship means a lot to me as it will help me focus more on my grades and eases the financial stress associated with school. I am attending Arizona State University to obtain my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology because I recently moved to Arizona in April of 2021 from the central coast of California. After I graduate, I want to work as an elementary school counselor. Working with children is something I have always loved doing and is what drives me to pursue this degree. I love the major I am studying because I am very intrigued with how the human mind works and makes people behave.

I have a few family members that struggle with their mental health and I know learning about this subject really helps me understand those in my family who are struggling or going through a tough time mentally. I have received an Associates in Arts-Transfer for Psychology as well as an Associates in Arts for Liberal Arts-Transfer- Social and Behavioral Sciences. I also earned a 3.92 GPA during the Spring Semester of 2022, which earned me a spot on the Dean’s List. This is a really big accomplishment for me and is something I will strive to achieve again for the following semesters to come. Once again, I want to say thank you very much for choosing me as a recipient of this scholarship and I am very excited to continue this journey of furthering my education.

I am writing this letter to express my sincere gratitude to you all and thank this committee for making the Family First Scholarship available to people like myself. I am so grateful for being selected for this scholarship. It will have a profound impact on my family. I am married to a 100% disabled Marine Corp veteran and a mother to a 14-year-old girl, so being a full-time student can be both financially and mentally taxing. This scholarship will greatly relieve that financial burden. It will allow me to dedicate time to my studies and maintain my 4.0 GPA.

This scholarship will also allot me the opportunity to become the first person in my family to receive a bachelor’s degree from a university! I hope that by doing so, I inspire my daughter to pursue her passions in life and to learn it is never too late to achieve your dreams. Thank you again, Family First Committee, for selecting me to receive this scholarship. I will do my best to honor your generous contribution.

My name is Luther Laycoax, and I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. I want to obtain my degree because I would be a first-generation college student, I’m a returning student after many years, and I want to use my knowledge and experience to level up within my career field. I have been working in purchasing, procurement, and supply chain for almost twenty years and I am seeking my degree so I can better myself both professionally and personally.

I want to thank you both for this amazing opportunity. I greatly appreciate this scholarship and want to express how much of a difference this will make for me. I’m so grateful for this chance because it allows me to pursue my degree without having to worry about finances, and to set me up for success in my future. I plan to obtain my degree and go on to make a difference in my field. A degree is very important in my line of work, and it has taken me years to pursue it. I always had some sort of barrier preventing me from finishing higher education, but now, with this scholarship, I am able to pursue my dreams. Again, thank you so much for this scholarship and what it means for me and my family.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for being selected for the Family First Scholarship. I am Alexandra DeCosta and I am truly honored to have been chosen for this award. I want to express my sincere appreciation to the families of Chris West and Mike Lofton. Your commitment to support students like me is inspiring. I am incredibly grateful to be associated with this scholarship and the esteemed meaning it represents.

The financial assistance you’ve provided has lightened my financial burden and will be a great help to me in paying my educational expenses, as I continue my studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. After graduation, I intend to pursue a master’s degree in Sports Journalism.

I am beyond excited for this career path, thank you for supporting my passion. Sports bring people together and I strive to be a part of that. Receiving this scholarship brings me one step closer to pursuing my dream career as a sideline reporter in the NBA. I look forward to the day I can pay it forward, and make a meaningful impact on others, the way you have done for me.

Growing up as a military brat has provided me with the experience, resilience, and deep comprehension of sacrifice that has shaped the person I am today. I am humbly thankful for this selection and will continue having the highest level of dedication in pursuit of this goal. Thank you for believing in me and my future!

Hello! I first want to begin by saying thank you for your kindness and generosity. My name is Renee Joseph, and I am entering my 3rd year at Arizona State University studying Digital and Integrated Marketing Communications. Being at ASU has allowed me to have a safe place near my family, to study something I am passionate about. After graduation, I hope to create meaningful marketing campaigns for a company that puts diversity and inclusion at the forefront of its brand. In the near future I hope to find an internship that will allow me to gain real-world experiences related to my future career field.

I am beyond thankful to have been selected by the committee for this scholarship. I currently work a part-time job and try to balance my school schedule with my work schedule. With this job, I have had the opportunity to gain some very valuable customer service skills, but I also have had less time to partake in opportunities such as internships and student organizations. I have always wanted to become more involved in the community and make monumental steps in creating my future, but I felt that financial duties have held me back. This scholarship will allow me to work towards creating a future for myself that I will be proud of. Again, I am incredibly grateful to the scholarship committee for their generosity and kindness throughout this entire process.