CBU Students Say Thank You

EZEKIEL HOLLIDAY, Senior Business Administration Riverside, CA

I am a first-generation college student and am sincerely honored to have been selected as a scholarship recipient. I am without words and forever grateful for this generosity.

I had a rough time last spring. A machine fell on me, injured my arms, and shattered my wrists. I had no use of them for months, but I pushed through and finished the academic year. The financial impact of this accident on myself and my family had me scared that I would need to take this year off from CBU.

However, all things are possible for those who love God and are called to His purpose! I am truly thankful and blessed to have been supported on my educational journey, and I will give it all I have each day.

JASMIN REYNOSO, Senior Nursing Fontana, CA

As a 38-year-old mother, wife and nursing student, pursuing my education has been financially challenging. I am so thankful for gracious gifts!

This year, I was denied the Pell grant, and I panicked. How was I going to pay my tuition? I had also been given the opportunity to participate in a transcultural global trip with fifth-semester nursing students from CBU, which now seemed impossible. But my husband said, “Don’t worry, Jasmin, God is good, and He knows you want to serve not only your community but the world, and He will get you on that trip.” He was right.

I have no words other than to say THANK YOU over and over again. This gift has been invested well and will be paid forward. I am forever grateful.

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New Endowed Scholarships in FY22

ONE new scholarship for the benefit of the College of Architecture, Visual Arts and Design.

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

TWO new scholarships for the benefit of the College of Nursing. THREE new scholarships for the benefit of the Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business.

THREE new scholarships for the benefit of the Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Performing Arts.

FOUR new scholarships for the benefit of the College of Arts and Sciences. FOUR new scholarships for the benefit of the general student population.

FIFTEEN new scholarship for the benefit of the School of Christian Ministries.

Fifteen of the new scholarships qualified for the $40M endowment challenge.

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LYDIA SCOTT, Senior Mathematics Rapid City, SD CHRISTOPHER MAY, Senior Aviation Flight Perris, CA

I grew up in Central Asia, allowing me to interact with a variety of cultures and build a new perspective of the world and of diverse individuals. Throughout my personal education, math has always been one of my favorite subjects, leading to my pursuit of becoming a math teacher.

Because of this generous gift, I am able to pursue my degree in mathematics education as well as a minor in TESOL, which allows for teaching English as a second language either in the United States or overseas. Thank you so much! I am currently at a point in my life that I have fully committed to trusting in my Lord Jesus Christ. I am being called on a path toward flying missionaries and needed materials wherever God needs his Word and the positive godly impact of Christian Missionaries to go.

God is providing daily through scholarships just like this. The high financial cost of an aviation program, typical family expenses, including one child at CBU and the other at another Christian college is testament to His care.

I appreciate your willingness to support me in this God-seeking venture and encourage you to also support me by praying that God works greatly through me.

TOTAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS SINCE 2012 (•= 5)

93 FY13 93 FY14 103 FY15 112 FY16 120 FY17 132 FY18 149 FY19 168 FY20 188 FY21 222 FY22

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