CBU Students Say Thank You

Crystal Escobar

Senior Public Health Administration Cathedral, California

Muna Abuhijleh

Senior Nursing Riverside, California

I am honored to have been selected as a scholarship recipient. My dedication and passion for my studies has allowed me to achieve a 4.0 GPA and be named to the CBU President’s List. In addition to my academic pursuits, I am actively involved in the community. I participated twice in a highly selective national program called Health Career Connection. I am also the secretary for a nonprofit organization called Full of Grace, which provides homemade meals to the unhoused. My experiences have greatly influenced my interest in working in the public health sector, and I am inspired by the opportunity to make a difference.

Receiving this scholarship motivates me to not only complete my degree, but I also look forward to giving back to the community someday. Leaders like you have contributed to my journey, and your support gives me hope that my dreams will one day become a reality.

I have been a student at CBU for almost four and a half years now, and this scholarship has motivated me to finish my last semester as a nursing student with the utmost gratitude. I chose this career path because I value serving other people and providing help to those in need. Being awarded this scholarship directly impacts my community by supporting me as a future nurse.

I am thankful that I was chosen for this scholarship and will always remember the generosity that donors have provided for my education and future.

Danielle Juranek

Junior Music Education Antioch, California

I come from a single-parent household and live with my mom and sister, who is currently entering her senior year in college. My mom instilled in me the importance of hard work and dedication and never lacked in her love and support. I would not be the woman I am today without her.

Due to my family’s financial hardships, I have always worked hard in school and have spent many hours applying for different scholarships. Your gift has aided me in my studies more than you can imagine.

Thank you for choosing to invest in me and my future. I feel so blessed to know you believe that with a little help, I will be something really amazing.

You truly are a blessing, and I will work every day in school with that same dedication and hardworking spirit my mom taught me, knowing that I have the support of my family and the support of very generous individuals. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Owen Colombo

Sophomore Aviation Flight Alpine, California

The beginning of flight training was very difficult with navigating COVID-19 restrictions and becoming more familiar with a new college lifestyle. But I soon learned how to apply what I was taught in the classroom to application in the cockpit. This scholarship will be a great help as I begin my instrument flight training. I plan to graduate with a commercial pilot certificate.

I am so thankful to be a scholarship recipient. It is such an encouragement and blessing to know that there are people out there that support young students like me.

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New Endowed Scholarships in FY21

Chris Sigas

Junior Finance Corona, California

I am a soldier in the United States Army. I just joined last year and have learned so much. I also participated in the ROTC program. Aside from being a full-time student and soldier, I have two jobs in the food industry. I am a hard worker, and I love to learn as much as possible and try new things.

I want to say thank you so much for this scholarship. It is going to be so helpful to me this academic year. I truly appreciate this opportunity to continue my studies. This summer, I was in Kentucky conducting military training, and being there made me realize just how important earning my degree is.

I plan to graduate in December of 2022. Thankfully, with your generous donation, I am one step closer to completing my goal.

Thank you again.

SEVEN new scholarships for the benefit of the School of Christian Ministries.

THREE new scholarships for the benefit of the Gordon and Jill Bourns College of Engineering.

THREE new scholarships for the benefit of the Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education.

TWO new scholarships for the benefit of the College of Arts and Sciences.

TWO new scholarships for the benefit of the general student population.

ONE new scholarship for the benefit of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences.

ONE new scholarship for the benefit of the College of Health Science.

TOTAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS SINCE 2008 (•= 5)