Student Voices:
Echoes of Gratitude
What is Sponsored Scholars?
With a gift of $2,500 or more, you can have a remarkable impact on the life of a scholar and their family. The Sponsored Scholars Program creates a current use scholarship in your name, or the name of your choosing, for a student with financial need. Oftentimes, that scholarship is the extra boost an SNHU learner needs to reach the finish line. Supporters of the Sponsored Scholars Program receive a letter of thanks from the recipient of their scholarship. Since its inception, this program alone has awarded more than $440,000.
Want to make your own meaningful impact?
Name your own Sponsored Scholarship and make a difference in the life of a deserving student, visit alumni.snhu.edu/scholars.
Name your own Sponsored Scholarship and make a difference in the life of a deserving student, visit alumni.snhu.edu/scholars.
“While reading a story about a student being provided the opportunity to attend my alma mater because of a scholarship, I realized I owe a great deal to SNHU. While my parents gave what they could to pay for my college education, I relied on income from part-time work, student loans and scholarships. I started thinking that it was time for me to give back.”
“I’m comfortable continuing to support SNHU because of the direction the university has taken to hold down the cost of education and make it so accessible with online learning and other programs. University leaders have been good stewards with my giving, and I very much believe in the importance of giving back.”
Gary St. Hilaire ’86
Hear from some of the students who have directly benefited from the Sponsored Scholars Program.
One of the most impactful reasons to fund a Sponsored Scholarship is the ability to make a personal connection with your recipient. Below are quotes pulled from students’ thank you letters, which are shared with the partners who stepped up to support SNHU learners’ educational aspirations.
“With this funding, I can pursue my goals and make a meaningful impact in my field. I am grateful for the opportunity that you have given me, and I promise to work hard to justify the trust you have placed in me. I look forward to updating you on my progress and sharing my successes.”
“It is an honor to be writing this letter of thanks as your kind and selfless donation will allow me to secure housing for the summer months which otherwise, I would not.”
“I chose to attend SNHU primarily because of the exceptional level of care and dedication exhibited by the faculty and staff towards the success of each student. SNHU prioritizes its students’ well-being and academic achievements in a truly remarkable way.”
“Your support is what changed the trajectory of this past year for me. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.”
“Thank you to those that support student scholarships, you’re helping hard-working individuals achieve their dreams.”
“Your generosity has left me speechless, and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
“When I felt like there was no hope, you showed me the light at the end of the tunnel. You gave me the push I needed to not give up. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be able to live out my dreams.”
“Your support has had a profound impact on my educational journey and has allowed me to continue to pursue my goals with enthusiasm.”
“I am forever grateful for you and what you are doing for me and will remember this during my lifetime and hopefully someday I am able to give back to someone in my shoes.”
“The last few months have been difficult, and this is truly the blessing I needed, so that I could continue with school and get back on track.”
“Your kindness has not only lightened my financial burden but also inspired me to strive for excellence in my studies.”