Sarah Graham of Rome, GA, is a dedicated student at the University of Georgia, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology with an expected graduation in May 2027. She previously earned an Associate of Science in Biology from Georgia Highlands College and was also part of the women’s soccer team. Sarah has extensive experience in community service and customer service roles, having volunteered at Chulio Hills Health and Rehab and worked at Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, among other positions. Sarah’s academic and extracurricular activities demonstrate her drive and capability to succeed in her future endeavors.
Reaction Statement: “I want to thank the creators and supporters of this scholarship for giving us students the opportunity to succeed in our studies. I am beyond blessed to receive this award and can’t wait to see what my education has in store for me. This financial support will make all the difference in continuing my studies and striving to pursue my dream career. Due to this opportunity, I am now one step closer to becoming a college graduate and being able to relieve some financial burden off my shoulders for this upcoming school year. This has made such an impact on my availability to certain resources and will provide aid for my expenses. I am excited to start focusing on my courses and student life without having to worry about costs that this scholarship has helped me pay. Thank you Gelb & Gelb P.C.!”
2022-2023 Winner: Shahir MohsenyanShahir Mohsenyan is a current graduate student at the University of Mary Washington, majoring in Elementary Education to become a successful K-8 teacher. He has called Northern Virginia home his whole life, though he was born in Arlington, VA. Shahir hopes to graduate with my M.Ed. in Elementary Education by 2024, after graduating high school in 2020, graduating with an Associate’s degree in 2021, & a Bachelor’s Degree in 2022, with Magna Cum Laude honors. In addition, Shahir has made the Dean’s List 5x and joined four honor societies. Outside academics, he knows foreign languages, including Dari, German, Dutch, French, and Spanish. Shahir is also a globetrotter, a soccer player, and an avid fan of the annual Eurovision Song Contest.
Reaction Statement: “Thank you so much for awarding me this scholarship. This has eased the burden on my family, who supported me in my accelerated studies during the Covid-19 pandemic. This scholarship will help me not only pay for tuition but also help me and my family save for teacher licensure exams & a required internship. I am also grateful that my scholarship submission can inspire others to make informed decisions when driving. I can complete my education knowing I’ll have a more secure financial future. Once more, thanks for this wonderful opportunity.”
2021 Winner: Grace SchulerGrace Schuler is from Gaithersburg, Maryland, but now resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with her older brother, Van. She is a sophomore hospitality management student at Drexel University and hopes to graduate with a BS in hospitality management, focusing on event planning in 2024. In addition to attending classes, she enjoys joining school clubs, doing volunteer work, singing/listening to music, spending time with her family and friends, and adventuring around Philly to find the best foods!
Reaction Statement (2021): “Thank you so much for awarding me your scholarship! You have helped lighten my financial burden, which allows me to focus more on the most important aspect of school – learning. I am grateful for the time your scholarship will give me to focus on learning and continuing with my volunteer efforts. Having some academic and financial support is also a relief as the pandemic has hit the hospitality industry, and my event planning position is challenging. Although I have been working since I was 14 and will continue to do so throughout college, scholarships such as this will allow me to complete my education. Once again, thank you for the vote of confidence and the scholarship.”
Reaction Statement Three Years Later! (2024): “Thank you again for awarding me with the Safe Driving Scholarship in 2021.
I am grateful for your generosity and cannot tell you how helpful this scholarship was to me during my five-year hospitality management studies at Drexel University. I was truly grateful to have been the recipient, not only for financial reasons but also because it was an honor to be considered worthy by professionals such as yourself. Your scholarship allowed me to have experiences I would never have had otherwise. For example, in my senior year, I was able to take on an internship with the event planning team at The Ritz- Carlton in S.t Thomas, U.S.V.I. to learn about resort management. It was also possible for me to volunteer my time to serve as the president of the Drexel Hospitality Society for two years. These are things I could not have considered doing without scholarship support from organizations like yours as I would have been working more hours to pay for school. As I enter my career in event planning, I hope to continue to develop events that resolve hard issues and find solutions for those in need. I believe with this career I can make a difference that can improve lives. By awarding me with your scholarship, you gave me the freedom to focus more on learning and less on funding my education. I so appreciated that gift of time. Your generosity has inspired me to help others and give back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help other students achieve their goals just as you have helped me. Thank you again.”
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