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"I wish to thank the committee for its time and efforts put forth. Your scholarship is an investment in a determined young man who will continue to push towards becoming a versatile college student. In the future, I also would like to create a scholarship of my own to help those who strive in becoming first generation professionals in their craft." |
"Thank you for your generous scholarship. Through your support, I'm able to continue my graduate program. I believe that I have grown so much here at CSUDH, and I have met people who have positively influenced who I am today. CSUDH is a great school, and I am thankful that I had the opportunity to attend this university. Thank you for investing in my future! Go Toros!" |
“This scholarship means a lot to me because it is my first scholarship ever. I am especially thankful for the academic support that I was able to receive at CSUDH that helped me excel. I feel very honored to receive this award and it inspires me to work even harder and be part of the alumni network where I can hopefully contribute to helping future students when my time comes.” |
“Finding out I was chosen as a recipient for the Jamina O. Barnes Memorial Scholarship came as quite a shock. Understandably, many students that attend CSUDH are in need; because of the financial privilege awarded to me by the scholarship committee, I have been allowed to focus my efforts in hopes of building our student community rather than worrying about how I will able to afford much needed resources (food, books, tuition). Go Toros! Toros Take Action! Shout out to my Master of Social Work students!” |
"I want to thank the alumni and staff who provide scholarships to economically help students in need. With the scholarship, I will now be relieved from the stress of paying for housing at CSUDH. I can now focus more on my education and continue to succeed." |
"School is something that has always been important to me. Thanks to the Jamina O. Barnes scholarship, I've been encouraged to continue and engage in my academic pursuits." |
Crystal Yanez (2016) "The Jamina O. Barnes scholarship has given me the hope, courage, and financial assistance to continue my education. The scholarship has taught me that although I have challenges, the scholarship has given me an advantage. I cannot say thank you enough, and I am proud to be Toro." |
Natalie Liberman (2016) "It is an honor to have received the Jamina O. Barnes Memorial Scholarship and I am proud to represent CSUDH through my community service efforts. I enjoy helping students achieve their academic goals and I am truly thankful the CSUDH Alumni Association recognized my efforts. This scholarship will help lighten my financial burden which will allow me to focus on my studies and research projects." |