Tell the story of your scholarship
For years, we have been asking students “If you could meet the donor of the scholarship you received, what would you tell them?” Their answers have been meaningful.
- I am incredibly grateful for the generosity. Donors may not realize how much of an impact they have made on me, my family, and my education. They are the reason I am able to be here.
- I have been opened up to so many great opportunities and classes that have broadened my perspective beyond what I ever knew to be possible. Thank you for helping me get here.
- I cannot overstate how much the help means to my family and me. I'm extremely grateful and humbled by the opportunities that Grinnell and its donors generously offer to students. Thank you for supporting and believing in us!
Now, it’s your turn! With your permission, we are eager to share your story with them. We invite you to answer a few questions regarding the reason you or your family established and/or support scholarships for Grinnell students.
In the spirit of reciprocity and sharing, we ask:
- What inspired you to establish the scholarship? Or, if you didn’t establish the scholarship yourself, do you know why it was established?
- Why is it important for you or your family and friends to support the scholarship?
- What do you want future student recipients to know about you?
We want students to feel and understand they are members of a wonderful Grinnellian community that spans wide and deep and that supports and helps one another. Who knows? Perhaps one day they will be inspired to invest in students and impact their lives, just as you have done for them.
Thank you for your support!
Share your story
Questions about this project? Please contact Laurel Knox, associate director of alumni and donor relations, at knoxlaur@grinnell.edu or by calling 1-866-850-1846.