Name: Frederick DeBiase
School: Florida Atlantic University
Major: Computer Science
“I have a passion for my future career path, and this scholarship will allow me to focus on my school work, and really learn what I desire. It gives me time to improve not only my grades and studies but also allow me to see my family when there is down time from work and school.”
Name: Miguel Paes
School: Florida Atlantic University
Major: Architecture
“To put it simply like always, without your support I wouldn’t be in college right now and I could never accomplish my dream in life which is to become an architect. So it is with immense joy that I thank you for your kindness and generosity in helping me in this journey. Know that I am forever thankful for you through all these college years.”
Name: Samantha Ringdahl
School: Florida Atlantic University
Major: Accounting
“For a long time, it was a distant hope to be enrolled in college. I have been successful in my education so far and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to receive a college education. “
Name: Hannah Roebuck
School: Florida Atlantic University
Major: Theatre Arts
“I will be the first person in my family to graduate from college, and with the help of scholarship funding I’ll be able to do it entirely debt free.”
Name: Ryan Rinzel
School: University of Florida
Major: Engineering
“Saying that this scholarship means the world to me is an understatement. This scholarship has allowed me to shape my life and my dreams in the ways I truly want and not by the ways I can afford to do so. It gave me the opportunity to go to my dream school with no stress for me and my family about affording my education or getting a secondary job. This allowed me to focus on school and what I really want to pursue during my lifetime.”
Name: Kirill Soklov
School: University of Florida
Major: Engineering
“Thank you so much for selecting me as a recipient of the scholarship. Thank you for believing in me and giving me the support I need. I am so incredibly grateful.”
Name: Michael Baecher
School: University of Florida
Major: —
“The award of your scholarship the first year helped build my confidence in my abilities to succeed in my classes. The faith your committee placed in me with the award of this scholarship for a second year will continue my path toward achieving my academic and life goals.”
Name: Ethan Fiore
School: University of Florida
Major: Computer Science
“This scholarship has meant so much to me because I am not personally able to pay for my university fees, and my parents wanted me to get through college without taking out any student loans. Thanks to this scholarship, it is able to help alleviate the burden of these high costs from both me and my family, and for that I am forever appreciative. I am thankful that my parents are able to help support me financially through college, but I am also thankful to the foundation for helping me give back to them.”
Name: Grace Granum
School: University of Florida
Major: Psychology on Pre-Med Track
“Thank you so much for granting me the Sailfish Point Scholarship. This money will really help me pay for college and any study abroad program(s) I may participate in.”
Name: Bayley Needham
School: University of Florida
Major: Biology
“Without this scholarship I wouldn’t be able to keep pursuing a higher education because it would be extremely expensive. Especially because my parents have to put my sister through school still. With this scholarship I was able to use it towards my tuition, housing, and books. Not only has this scholarship opened doors in the academic world for me, but without it I wouldn’t have been able to enjoy the extracurricular things UF has to offer.”
Name: Ryan Rinzel
School: University of Florida
Major: Engineering
“Saying that this scholarship means the world to me is an understatement. This scholarship has allowed me to shape my life and my dreams in the ways I truly want and not by the ways I can afford to do so. It gave me the opportunity to go to my dream school with no stress for me and my family about affording my education or getting a secondary job. This allowed me to focus on school and what I really want to pursue during my lifetime.”
Name: Kirill Soklov
School: University of Florida
Major: Engineering
“Thank you so much for selecting me as a recipient of the scholarship. Thank you for believing in me and giving me the support I need. I am so incredibly grateful.”
Name: Brooke Borrow
School: Florida State University
Major: Nursing
“Receiving this scholarship has been an absolute dream to me. Without the help, from the Sailfish Point Scholarship I would not be able to afford to attend school at a prestigious university such as Florida State. Getting awarded this scholarship allowed me to reach new heights in my academics that I didn’t even know was possible!”
Name: Cole Brooks
School: Florida State University
Major: —
“This scholarship has meant everything to me and more. Without it I know that I would not be able to give my full focus to my academics, constantly worrying about how I will survive financially. I have used this scholarship for school expenses such as housing, books, and supplies.”
Name: Grace Long
School: Florida State University
Major: Marketing & Business Management
“I was able to choose certain classes without worrying whether I could afford them or not. This allowed me to pick up on strengths and skills I never knew I had. I truly cannot say thank you enough for the opportunities that this scholarship has opened for me.”
Name: Chris Lopes
School: Florida State University
Major: Finance & Marketing
“With the finances I was graciously awarded I was able to afford living on campus in a residence hall as well as being able to afford a meal plan throughout the year that became the main source of my daily meals.”
Name: Sarah Bell
School: University of Central Florida
Major: Nursing
“Thank you for the amazing opportunities that this scholarship has helped to open up for me. I was able to participate in a memorandum of agreement between the Burnett Honors College and the College of Nursing that required me to take seven honors courses by the end of the spring 2022 semester in order to earn a guaranteed seat for the traditional nursing BSN program starting in fall of 2022.”
Name: Elizabeth Buntin
School: University of Central Florida
Major: Psychology
“This scholarship has felt as though a large weight has been lifted off of my shoulders and I am able to focus more on my academics which is something I am very serious about.”
Name: Dalton Berner
School: University of Central Florida
Major: Aerospace Engineering
“This scholarship has brought me huge benefits for my academic success and life in college.Thus, not having a job allowed me to focus on my academics and ensure I obtain great grades. Also, because I didn’t need a job, I was able to be part of the UCF Marching Knights where I was part of the marching band. So, if I didn’t have this scholarship, I would have had to find a job which would have restricted my ability to be part of the band.”
Name: Taylor Gockenbach
School: University of Central Florida
Major: Biology
“This scholarship will make such a lasting difference in all aspects of my life and take a weight off my shoulders, allowing me to focus on building my Vet school resume and my GPA. I cannot express how this scholarship has altered my college experience for the better. ”
Name: Kai Sims
School: University of Central Florida
Major: Integrated Business
“This foundation has been one of my biggest blessings since starting college. Knowing I have so many foundation members supporting my dreams helps me keep pushing through the challenges of school more than you all may know. ”
Name: Luke Edwards
School: University of North Florida
Major: —
“With this scholarship, I am able to fully focus on school and enjoy it to the fullest without worry. I love this school. Jacksonville is so beautiful. I’ve never experienced such a great fall semester like this, where the leaves actually fall off the trees!”
Name: Alejandro Martinez
School: Indian River State College
Major: EMT/ Fire Academy
“I passed my EMT Class! Next is my NREMT exam and then Fire School around the corner. I really learned lots of great first responding and lifesaving skills!”
Name: Randi Cass
School: University of Georgia
Major: Marketing and Fashion Merchandising
“This scholarship has meant more to me than you will ever know. It was because of your kindness that I was able to attend my dream school and make memories that will last a lifetime. I was also able to focus on my education rather than worrying about expenses—and my grades reflected it.”
Name: Morgan Rader
School: University of Notre Dame
Major: Finance & Computer Science
“I am so thankful for the role you have played in helping me get to where I am. Everything is working out great so far. I am so grateful to be at Notre Dame with all of these amazing people who I will be friends with for life. Thank you so much for everything. Go Irish!”
Name: Dylan Duchene
School: Brown University
Major: Economics
“Thank you for choosing me as a recipient. I am honored to accept it and appreciate your generosity as this will help me successful in my future endeavors. It is a fantastic help to me and my family.”
Name: Angelina Bajger
School: New York University
Major: Biomolecular Science
“Without this scholarship, I would not have been able to afford housing this past school year. This scholarship has helped, and hopefully will continue to help, by giving me the reassurance and peace-of-mind to focus on what really matters. I cannot truly express my gratitude. I am grateful for the opportunity of receiving this scholarship because without it, my life may be very different.”
Name: Allison Falco
School: Dartmouth College
Major: Government
“I have worked for my entire life to accomplish this goal, and the only obstacle standing in my way after acceptance was figuring out how I would pay for an Ivy League education. I have a single-parent income, along with two siblings for my mom to support. Our budget is tight; too tight for Dartmouth tuition. Receiving this scholarship made my dreams a reality.”
Name: Nicholas Edwards
School: Northwestern University
Major: Chemistry
“With the help of this scholarship, I was able to dedicate myself to my studies without taking on a part-time job or participating in a work-study. My grandfather is an immigrant who has never had an education past high school – he frequently tells me stories of when he was younger and the hardships he endured to make his dreams become reality. With the help I’ve received from this scholarship, I’m able to pursue a higher education and the dreams that come with it.”
Name: Jessica Beem
School: University of Pittsburgh
Major: –
“This scholarship means the world to me. My education at the University of Pittsburgh is over $40,000 a year and every cent that goes toward that cost of attendance is what I’m most grateful for today.”
Name: Chloe Hudgins
School: College of Charleston
Major: History, Political Science
“This scholarship allowed me to branch out to different programs at the college. I am able to take on more responsibility and compete on the sailing team at a higher level, and possible take some leadership positions in my extracurriculars.”
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