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Scholarships Make Graduation Possible

Finances had become tight as Ciana White, ’21, was preparing to start the final semester of her senior year. She and her mother worried how they would make the next tuition payment.

Study Abroad Changes Minds

Alberto traveled to Xi’an, China, in 2019 and spent a month studying Business Administration and Cross-Cultural Communication. “I learned so much during this trip, especially about Chinese culture and about the way Chinese people do business,” he said.

Goldwater Scholarship Recipient

Gracen Gerbig, ’20, saw the Goldwater Scholarship as a representation of the goals she was working toward throughout her �Ը������� career studying cellular and molecular biology. 

First-Generation Student Success

“Having scholarships allowed me to devote more time to school and extracurriculars. Scholarships truly change the lives of students like me,” said John McDermott, ’20.

Rising Scholars Makes College a Reality

“The Rising Scholars program made it seem like I was made to go to college, that I was smart enough and that I was good enough,” Erin said.

Scholarship Ensures Graduation

Business student receives Last Dollar Scholarship support to ensure she receives her degree in business management.

Increasing Cultural Competency

�Ը������� at Salem nursing and early childhood education majors have been visiting the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota since 2011 as part of an experiential learning program. 

Scholarship Helps Dream Come True

When I discovered that I might not be able to graduate, I fell apart. Then I received a Last Dollar Scholarship.

Hayley Shasteen, ’21

Sarah Schlosser, ’17