The impact of this scholarship is two-fold for me. First, it is an honor to receive it.  I am very appreciative and grateful.  Second, the scholarship funds will allow me the freedom to work fewer hours (outside of class time) which will be necessary to pay for housing and living expenses. This scholarship has great impact. My goal of becoming a pharmacist will require graduate school and these funds will help to lessen the financial burden while an undergraduate. Any time a student can reduce the worry about how to pay for housing, food, tuition, and supplies gives great peace of mind and allows the student to apply time more thoroughly and thoughtfully toward long-term goals. Thank you! 

Thank you so much for the opportunities given by the CBEA Scholarship this year. This scholarship will help me a lot in paying for my first year at Oregon State University. My family has two people in college next fall, myself and my mother, so being rewarded this scholarship will help me be able to focus on my schooling more and reduce my financial burden. I am planning on studying Business Administration in order to reach my goal of owning my own business after college, and this scholarship is very helpful in getting me to that first step to pursue my goals. I greatly appreciate being awarded this scholarship and I am forever grateful for the help that the Coos Bay Education Association is providing to its students. 

                                      Sincerely, 

                                                  Alyssa Crook