Meet Our 2013 Scholarship Winners

$1,500 May 2013 Scholarship

Kaitlyn Lindsey

Texas A & M University-Texarkana

“My name is Kaitlyn Lindsey, I am currently a senior in high school. I plan on attending Texas A&M-Texarkana. I am going to become a social worker, because I love helping not only people, but also animals. During my spare time I love doing community service, I usually do over 100 hours of community service per school year. I will continue doing community service throughout not only college but my life. Like many other high school seniors, I worry about how I am going to pay for my college tuition. Scholarship Points has helped me take the next step in my life, I feel very blessed to have been selected to win this scholarship. Thank you very much ScholarshipPoints.”

$1,000 May 2013 Scholarship

Jennifer Steward

Piedmont Virginia Community College

“First of all I would like to say thank you all so much for this opportunity! I have been struggling since 2009 when I graduated from Charlottesville High School. Before I graduated I attended trade school for Culinary Arts....I LOVED IT!! So much I wanted to make a career out of it. So when I graduated my grandmother was real ill and thats who I was living with at the time so when college time rolled around the school closest to me didn't offer culinary classes..and wouldn't for the next 4 years. Now I'm 21 years old, working at a local chocolate shop and Piedmont Virginia Community College finally added a Culinary Arts Associates program and I couldn't be happier. Only problem is paying for school....being that the FAFSA has so many redundant questions about your parents income, I didn't receive much and I don't plan on my parents helping me pay for college or taking out some ridiculous amounts of loans. Here I am thanking ScholarshipPoints loudly, thanks for giving me the chance to extend my career and become somebody who inspires others to create food that speaks.”

$500 May 2013 Scholarship

Cierra Harrington

University of North Florida

“Thank you so much ScholarshipPoints! My Name is Cierra "Raquel" Harrington and I am a Junior at University of North Florida studying Communications with a focus in television production. This money will help me pay for my study abroad program this summer to Marseilles is the South of France, my first step in becoming a travel television host! Thank you so much!”

$500 May 2013 Facebook Scholarship

Rece Monet

Indiana University - Bloomington

“Thank you ScholarshipPoints! I will be moving 11 hours away from home this fall to attend Indiana University for my Masters. It's been a stressful journey, trying to figure out how I'll pay for everything academics wise and support myself while earning my degree. This scholarship is a blessing! I'm so appreciative that I won! Any amount helps to offset the costs and lighten the burden. The 2013 Facebook Scholarship will allow me to pay for my books! Thanks again ScholarshipPoints, for making this possible.”

$1,000 NPD Scholarship

Dai Garner

Eastfield College

“My name is Dai Garner and I am currently attending Eastfield College in Mesquite, Texas but Fall 2013 I will be transferring to Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas to obtain my bachelor's degree in accounting. Since I've began college, which we all know is not cheap at all but necessary, I have been paying out of pocket for my classes also with the help of student loans. I've always wanted to attend an university ever since I graduated from high school. I've applied, enrolled, packed for school and even attended orientation but the financial aspect has always been a struggle for me that has stopped me from attending. So to reach my goal I've been working two jobs at Wells Fargo bank and Carls Jr.'s to pay my way through school which is becoming stressful and tiring. I actually googled "Scholarships" and that is how I found out about ScholarshipPoints and to be honest I NEVER expected to win because I figured so many people probably have so many more points than I do so they have a better chance, which was not the case. I had just created my profile and began earning points a week before I was selected for the scholarship. The morning I received the email I had to reread it because I just knew it wasn't true, but then no more than a hour later a received a call from a ScholarshipPoints representative telling me to claim my scholarship. I was beyond ecstatic, words can't even explain my level of joy. I want to genuinely thank you ScholarshipPoints for awarding me with a scholarship. I am genuinely grateful. I plan on applying for many more scholarships and hopefully I can be done with student loans because they are starting to add up!”

$1,000 Upromise Scholarship

Sara Foreman

Western Governors University

“My name is Sara Foreman and I am returning to school to receive my Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. I received my Associates degree two years ago and never thought I would have the chance to go back to school again. Thank you ScholarshipPoints for the opportunity to further my education and finally have the career I have wanted for the last 15 years.”

$1,000 Zoompanel Scholarship

John Grant

Northern Arizona University

“This scholarship will help me pay for tuition for this next academic year. Tuition is over $3,000 a semester at Northern Arizona University, so this scholarship is a good start to covering that cost. I hope to utilize scholarship points more in the future. This will be my final year of college, so in May, I will attain my Bachelor's degree in English literature. Now, I will be able to reach that goal with the help of this scholarship. Thank you Zoompanel and ScholarshipPoints!”

$1,500 April 2013 Scholarship

Jeanne Soriano

University of Nevada Las Vegas

“First and foremost, THANK YOU SCHOLARSHIPPOINTS! You have helped me accomplish my high school goals and this scholarship will most definitely help me pay my way through college. Like many other high school seniors, I stress about paying for college tuition and expenses. Because of this scholarship, I will be able to achieve my college goals and plans for my future. I feel so blessed and over the top grateful for winning this scholarship. Thank you very much for this opportunity ScholarshipPoints!”

$1,000 April 2013 Scholarship

Andrew Francoeur

High Point University

“My name is Drew Francoeur and I will be attending High Point University next year. I will be studying business during my 4 years here. I love sports and have played basketball, football, and track through out my high school career. I will be doing track at High Point and this scholarship is helping me and my family make it possible for me to attend my dream college and still being able to participate in a sport that I love. I would like to thank ScholarshipPoints for helping me make it possible for me to follow my dreams and attend an amazing college. Thank you ScholarshipPoints!!”

$500 April 2013 Scholarship

Nghia Le

University of Kentucky

“I am a college sophomore who currently study at University of Kentucky. This scholarship will help me to pay for all my school supply for next semester and help me save some money on tuition. Thank you ScholarshipPoints.”

$500 Facebook Scholarship

Nandini Lochan

Daytona State College

“I am a nursing student at Daytona State College. My long term goal is to become a CRNA. I am truly thankful and blessed for this scholarship. I have been paying out of pocket and with this scholarship, it would help me with books and tuition. Thank you ScholarshipPoints!”

$1,000 NPD Scholarship

Mykaela Cross

Baker University Baldwin City

“I applied for scholarships all over the internet for one simple goal. I wanted to knock off as much of my future debt as I could. Growing up in a struggling family, I learned that staying on top of finances can be the most important element of my future. This scholarship for $1000 will be used in order to allow myself to pursue my dreams with little to no monetary cost. With the money I receive from participating in Newspaper, Choir, Theater, Bowling, and scholarships like this one, I will be able to get a first class education at Baker University and study to major in Music Education and Special Education and minor in Theater Performance and Creative Writing. I will use these degrees in order to teach and write my books from home. I plan to use this money in order to make my mark on the world by educating the children of the future, and keeping the timeless tradition of literature alive.”

$1,000 Upromise Scholarship

Mallory Retherford

Ohio University-Main Campus

“Hi, my name is Mallory Retherford and I will be attending Ohio University next fall enrolling in the Athletic Training Program. I would first like to thank ScholarshipPoints for this opportunity! This scholarship will take me a step further in being able to pay for a better education for my future, like buying my books.”

$1,000 Zoompanel Scholarship

Daniel Pearson

Lynchburg College

“My name is Daniel Pearson, and I’m going back to school to finish my bachelor’s. I left school eight years ago, and have been in the general workforce ever since. When I was first in college, I was young and had very little appreciation for the grants and scholarships that were given to me. The last ten years have taught me that every single dollar counts and this scholarship will make a huge difference for my wife and I. Thank you so much, ScholarshipPoints, for providing a great site.”

$1,000 Surprise Scholarship

Nicole Rivera

Rutgers University - Camden

“I am a high school senior who would like the opportunity of going to college next year. This scholarship will help me and my family pay next year's tuition and get me a step closer to my goal. Without it my family would be struggling to get me my education, thank you very much ScholarshipPoints.”

$10,000 March 2013 Scholarship

Cathryn Wood

Hawaii Pacific University

“Throughout high school, I have immersed myself in diverse extracurriculars and rigorous academics, including tennis, marching band, musicals, and several AP classes. As my senior year comes to a close, I would ideally like all my hard work to pay off by being able to go to a college of my choice, based on the best program and what fits me personally. Since I was very young, I've dreamt of becoming a marine biologist. Living in the midwest, far from the best schools with that major, it would be very costly if I were to attend one. Unfortunately I’ve come to realization that my decision relies greatly on financial circumstances. With this scholarship though, my dream school may actually be attainable now, and I am so very grateful for it. Thank you so much ScholarshipPoints, for helping me achieve that dream. It will help remarkably.”

$1,500 March 2013 Scholarship

Annette Joseph

Argosy University Orange County Campus

“All throughout high school I was involved in one extracurricular activity after another. From Marching Band and Chess Club, to Funk Band and ComedySportz, I have been a very busy high school-er. Unfortunately this left me very little time to plan or save for college. My last two years of high school I have realized that College is around the corner and I haven't made any sort of monetary plan, and I have been worrying myself to death about how I was going to pay for college, and since I don't want to take out very many loans, I was stumped. When I heard I won this scholarship, some of my stress melted away. This scholarship will help me pay for books and housing and I couldn't be more thankful, Thank you, ScholarshipPoints”

$1,000 March 2013 Scholarship

Sabrina Martinez

Texas A & M University Corpus Christi Victoria College

“I am currently going to Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi and working on getting my BFA. I was so excited to be selected as a winner! This is going to help so much with paying for tuition and supplies for class! I am so grateful. Thank you ScholarshipPoints!!!”

$500 March 2013 Scholarship

John Lucero

Fairleigh Dickinson University Teaneck

“I am a Junior Nursing Student at Fairleigh Dickinson University with the aspirations of becoming an Emergency Department Nurse, eventually extending my degree to the level of Doctor of Nurse Practice (DNP), and help all of those in need of my care. My motivation is my patients, who are the strongest power pushing me forward and are the most in need of my care. Thank you ScholarshipPoints, I will use this generosity you have given me to pay for both next semester books and overall education!”

$1,000 NPD Scholarship

Curtis Charlton

Nassau Community College

“It was a blessing to win a $1000 scholarship, it will definitely benefit me towards my financial needs when I begin college. Winning this scholarship has reduced my stress on school expenses and help me focus on preparing myself to graduate high school entering the real world. Thank you ScholarshipPoints.”

$1,000 Upromise Scholarship

Joshua Caudell

Old Dominion University

“This Scholarship award is going to go a long way in paying for my classes and living on campus. I am a music major and the loans are getting a lot more expensive by the year. This scholarship money will be a big help for me in paying off my degrees and I can reduce the amount of loans that I would have to take out. As I get more into my college days, this scholarship is going to be very useful for me.”

$1,000 Zoompanel Scholarship

Julia Vancena

Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock

“I am so excited to have won this scholarship! I am currently pursuing my Associate of Science degree in order to then go on to receive my Bachelor in Biology. I am hoping to be able to make it into Veterinary School and pursue a career in the tough, but amazing field of Veterinary Medicine. I wish to make a difference in the field and the lives of animals. This has been my dream ever since I was little. I currently work as a Veterinary Technician while going to school full time. I am familiar and comfortable with the work I will one day be doing. This scholarship is helping me to further my education and get me one step closer to my dream and my future. Thank you Scholarshippoints.com!”

$500 Surprise Scholarship

Quenton McCallister

Western New Mexico University

“As a working student I work to pay for my classes to minimize loans. With this scholarship, I will be able to pay for my summer class and this will light the burden of my out of pocket expenses for the summer. Overall this scholarship has reduced my overall stress level allowing me to focus more of finishing up this semester.”

$1,500 February 2013 Scholarship

Abigail Fosuh

Houston Community College: Coleman College For Health Sciences

“I am currently enrolled in the LVN program at Coleman College For Health Sciences. I was so excited to have been selected as a winner. This will help me pay for my summer classes and books since I have to pay out of pocket. Thank you ScholarshipPoints for this opportunity.”

$1,000 February 2013 Scholarship

IaOng Moua

University Of Wisconsin Green Bay

“I was so happy when I found out I won this scholarship! Thank you so much ScholarshipPoints. I am very blessed. I am a Junior at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, majoring in Human Biology and this scholarship is going to greatly help me out with my financial needs. Thank you so much again!”

$500 February 2013 Scholarship

Danielle Hunter

Napa Valley College

“My name is Danielle Hunter and I am currently attending Napa Valley College for an A.A in Spanish and a Certification in Paramedic Firefighting. I am very happy to be awarded this scholarship because I'm not currently employed and money is very tight for me right now. I do plan on using the scholarship to get some much needed engine repairs on my car because it's my only mode of transportation. Thank you to everyone at ScholarshipPoints, I really appreciate you all!”

$500 February Surprise Scholarship

Jessica West

Tri High School

“My name is Jessica West and I am a senior currently enrolled at Tri High School in Indiana. I love to play sports; I play volleyball, run track, and play softball. I have made many accomplishments in my sports including track and field. I have made it to regional's twice, won the Tri Eastern Conference, won County, and have received many awards. I am also in a Health Science Education vocational program at New Castle Community High School and will graduate with my CNA license. I plan to attend Indiana University East in Richmond, Indiana to study Nursing. After I graduate I would like to specialize in Pediatrics. This scholarship will help me greatly because my parents are separated and neither of them have the income to help pay for my education. I am very independent and motivated so I am trying very hard to find ways to pay for my schooling. It greatly humbles me that I have received this scholarship because every little bit helps!”

$1,000 NPD Scholarship

Nour Abdalla

Illinois State University

“Thank you ScholarshipPoints for the opportunity to win $1,000.00, I am truly thankful and blessed. I am a senior at Oak Park and River Forest high school. This scholarship is a huge benefit that will help me pay for college. Whether it goes to paying for my books, my room, or my classes either way it will still help a lot. Thank you ScholarshipPoints.”

$1,000 Upromise Scholarship

Kreesyn Stoner

Millersville University Of Pennsylvania

“I am a second-semester freshman at Millersville University. I am majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting. This scholarship will help me pay for tuition, books, and any other colleges expenses that I might incur.”

$1,000 Zoompanel Scholarship

Emmanuel Villasenor

Academy Of Art University

“Thanks to Scholarshippoints.com for this opportunity as now I can go to the university that I always wanted to go to. I appreciate what this website has done for me as I start my next step in life. Thanks Scholarshippoints.com for making this dream a reality.”

$1,500 January 2013 Scholarship

Erik Romero Gavilan

California State University At Long Beach

“Finding out I won this scholarship was a blessing. Thank you SholarshipPoints. I am currently a Freshmen in College at the University of California in Long Beach. I am pursuing a Criminal Justice Degree. With having to take many courses in school, this scholarship will help me paying for my courses, textbooks, and maybe even my parking permit. Thank you ScholarshipPoints for this amazing opportunity.”

$1,000 January 2013 Scholarship

Rasheed Muhammad

Stevens Henager College

“It was a blessing to win an $1000.00 scholarship, it couldn't have came at a better time. It will benefit me towards my financial needs while attending college full-time, such as maintaining my livelihood. Thanks ScholarshipPoints.”

$500 January 2013 Scholarship

Carin Brown

Bridgewater College

“I am a Junior a Bridgewater College and I am majoring in Health and Exercise Science. I ride in their equestrian program and am constantly busy with class and riding horses. I am planning on using this scholarship to help buy all books for this semester! I am thankful for the opportunity to receive this scholarship because everything counts when it comes to paying for college.”

$500 ScholarshipPoints Doodle Scholarship

Erica Hansen

Kendall College of Art and Design

“Thank you ScholarshipPoints for this opportunity and for liking my doodle! I am a junior at Kendall College of Art and Design and this scholarship will help me pay for books/supplies.”

$1,000 Zoom Panel Scholarship

Rovina Mezini

Florida Community College

“My name is Rovina Mezini and I am currently a freshmen at Florida State College of Jacksonville. I am getting my AA and transferring to a University afterwards. I was born in Albania and moved to America in 2000. I am the first out of my entire family to attend college, and I am very proud to do so. The chance to move to America has bought me many opportunities that I would not have had otherwise. I am very grateful for this chance and because of it, I plan to study hard and make something of myself. This scholarship will help further my education and lead me to a lifetime of knowledge and success.”

$1,000 NPD Scholarship

Ivy DeLucia-Bradley

University Of Central Florida

“My name is Ivy DeLucia-Bradley and I am currently a freshman at Florida State University. My major right now is exploratory, but I am hoping to go into the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. Thank you, ScholarshipPoints for helping make this possible financially for me.”

$1,000 Upromise Scholarship

Franz Lino

State University Of New York Binghamton University

$1,000 PSL Scholarship

Kathleen Jimenez

Fashion Institute Of Technology

“My name is Kat Riley Jimenez, I love Fashion and it's my absolute dream to go to college in New York City. I am applying to a Fashion school and as you probably know, New York is very expensive. I am worried about loans and paying for college in general, the $1,000 is already impacting me so much because it's money I now do not have to stress over. I feel so blessed being chosen for this scholarship, money has always been an issue in my life and this money is weight lifted off my shoulders. Thank you so much for picking me!”