"I Didn't Qualify for Federal Aid"

Donor-Funded Scholarships Allow Student To Attend Cumberlands

Anthony "Grant" Morton was excited to enroll at Cumberlands, but he faced a significant dilemma.

"I didn't qualify for federal work-study aid, so it was extremely difficult for me to find any type of working positions on campus to gain much-needed experience that would help me get into dental school," he explained.

Thankfully, Grant was awarded a prestigious Hearst Scholar position. The Hearst Scholar program is a donor-funded initiative that finances work-study positions in STEM classes and lab sessions for gifted STEM students like Grant. The scholarship has made a huge difference for Grant. He was a teaching assistant for a general chemistry lab this year. Through this position, he learned greater responsibility, time management, and respect for the knowledge that experts in any field have, among other life lessons.

Grant hopes that, as he gains more knowledge of chemistry, he will become an even better T.A. and be more helpful to students. Following graduation, he plans on applying to dental school and becoming a dentist.