Charles Anderson Donor Profile

Donor Profile: Charles Anderson

Scholarships, grants, and award winners for Charles's causes.

Charles Anderson

Wilmington

Donor since Feb, 2024

Contributions

Renee & Charles Anderson

$100,000

Scholarship

Winners

$150,470

Total Donations

Feb, 2024

Joined Bold.org

Mission

I attended the University of Cincinnati, Aerospace Engr, 1972. UC Engr has a mandatory co-op program. I worked at NASA and the Air Force before graduating. I can't make a strong enough recommendation for an engineering co-op school. Now, when I look at a UC engineering class picture, they all look like me, meaning no real diversity. Let's see what we can do to change that. I was an average student and scared to death that I might not be able to "cut it". If I can do it, you can do it.

Letters from winners

Jenny Nguyen
Dear Charles, I want to express my deepest gratitude for selecting me as a recipient of the Anderson Engineering Scholarship. It truly means so much to be recognized and supported by someone with such vision and experience in the field. Receiving this scholarship not only eases the financial weight of my education, but also empowers me to focus wholeheartedly on the impact I hope to make with my knowledge. I promise to carry this opportunity forward and extend its influence beyond myself to other aspiring individuals. Your personal story and mission deeply resonate with me. I too once believed that I was simply an average student without any innate academic talent. Learning that you faced similar uncertainties, and went on to build a successful path for yourself and other minority engineers, is motivating and inspiring. Your journey reminds me that anything is possible. Thank you for your kindness and belief in my potential. Your support inspires me to work harder and embrace the challenges ahead, knowing there are people like you who believe in students like me. I hope that one day I can use my education to help diversify the engineering field and make an impact on others, just as you have done for me. Thank you so much again, Jenny Nguyen
Faiza Mian
Dear Mr. Anderson, I want to express my deepest gratitude for selecting me as a recipient of this scholarship. Your generosity is not just financial support—it is a profound encouragement that fuels my dreams and opens doors I once only hoped to walk through. As a woman of color pursuing engineering, this opportunity means the world to me. Your belief in my potential reminds me of the importance of representation and diversity in the field, and I am committed to carrying that forward by working hard and striving to make a meaningful impact. Because of your support, I am one step closer to achieving my goals. I am inspired to work tirelessly, to honor your kindness, and to make you proud in all that I accomplish. Words cannot fully capture the depth of my appreciation, but please know that I am eternally grateful for your investment in my future. Thank you for believing in me. With sincere appreciation, Faiza Mian
Tracie Mankee
Dear Mr. Anderson, Words cannot even begin to describe the gratitude I feel. All I can say is thank you. Thank you for your generosity, your belief in diversity. Thank you for being the person that you are and giving future generations a chance to advance our society. I am forever grateful to you and your team, who have worked hard to get to where you are today. I can only hope to lead a life that reflects the same hard work and dedication. As I continue my studies, I will use this scholarship to aid my journey in engineering and gain experience to work toward my goals, to discover and improve the planet. This scholarship is a constant motivator that there are people who support and believe in the same cause as I do. I will always remember this kindness and try to pay it forward in any way I can. Thank you, Tracie Mankee
Jaky Jackson
Dear Charles, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for selecting me as a recipient of the Anderson Engineering Scholarship. Receiving this support truly means a lot to me, and it affirms my commitment to my studies and future in engineering. With this scholarship, I’m able to focus more deeply on my civil engineering coursework at Temple University, knowing that I have help covering some of the financial demands of college. Your generosity is lifting a significant weight from my shoulders, and it allows me to dedicate more energy to advancing my skills and growing as a young professional. Coming from Washington, D.C., and being in the early stages of my college journey, I've worked hard to carve a path forward—first as a computer science apprentice at Georgetown and now as a civil engineering major. Looking ahead, my goal is to contribute to infrastructure development and help shape better communities. Support like yours brings me closer to these aspirations and encourages me to persevere through any challenges. I’m truly inspired by your story and your mission to bring more diversity into engineering. Seeing someone who once faced the same doubts and succeeded gives me extra motivation to keep going. Your dedication to making engineering more inclusive is making a real difference, and I’m proud to be part of that change. Thank you for your kindness and for believing in students like me. Your support has an impact that goes far beyond financial help, and I look forward to, one day, giving back to others as you have. Thank you, Jaky Jackson
Amaya Miller
Dear Mr.Anderson, I want to sincerely thank you for awarding me the Anderson Engineering Scholarship. I feel incredibly privileged to receive this honor, and your support truly inspires me as I continue my journey in chemical engineering. As a fellow bearcat, UC has been my school of choice for many years now and being a part of engineering camps has solidified that. Thank you for investing in my dreams and for championing change in engineering. Thank you, Amaya Miller
Tracie Mankee
Dear Mr. Anderson, I would like to profusely thank you for your generosity and belief in me, that I can make it, and that I am good enough. With this scholarship, I will be able to pursue my passion for research engineering, without having feelings of worry loom over me about tuition while studying to meet my goal. Eventually, I do hope through Research Engineering to make positive impacts through innovation and maybe even invention in a multitude of industries that will change and develop our planet for the better. Once again, thank you, not only for being kind, but for choosing to play a role in my academic journey and future career. Sincerely, Tracie Mankee
Brandon Foster
Thank you sincerely for selecting me as an awarded for this incredible scholarship. Engineering is my passion, and this scholarship will tremendously help me on my journey to becoming an engineer. Thank you once again, Brandon Foster