"I can truly not express how much this scholarship has meant to me the drive it has given me, and the peace of mind it has given my family over the last three years. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for your contribution to my life for the past three years and for my future, which without you may not have been as bright as I see it to be now!"
N.S. Class of 2006
"Due to my mother’s passing from breast cancer in February, my dad is a single parent and works two jobs to provide for my family. Financially, Villanova was a long reach for my family... I cannot thank you enough for this great honor and my family appreciates it as well."
M.H. Class of 2012
"Not only have you eased some of the financial burden associated with funding my education, you have strenghtehnd my faith in humanity and the human spirit. I promise that I will "pay it forward..."
K.B.S. Class of 2004
"I am so grateful for the scholarship you have given me for the past two years. You have been a blessing to me and my family, especially my mom, who is a breast cancer survivor... One day I will repay you by passing on my blessing to another student."
J. H. Class of 2008
"My mom is a very strong person, but I know the death of my father has been the most difficult for her, not only emotionally, but financially as well...Thank you for helping me through this hard time in my life. I will always remember your kindness, and I will help others just as you have helped me."
M. C. O. G Class of 2012
"My entire teenage life was overshadowed [by cancer]. My dad is a lung cancer and brain cancer survivor. My family has struggled financially and emotionally through both of these diseases, and the ongoing effects... I will continue to be forever grateful to you for helping me achieve my dream here at Villanova."
C. R. class of 2010