Nina Zifchak

Dear Matason Family, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for being selected as a recipient of the Andrea Claire Matason Memorial Scholarship. It's truly an honor to be chosen for this award, and I'm grateful for your belief in my potential as I work toward a career in veterinary medicine. I'm honored to carry on Andrea Claire Matason's legacy through this scholarship. This generous support relieves a significant financial burden and gives me the confidence to continue pursuing my studies in pre-veterinary medicine. As freshman at University of Delaware, I'm excited to begin this next chapter in college, where I hope to build on my passion for animal welfare and advocacy. Founding "Paws & Relax" at my school and "Animal Care Club" at my local library has shown me how animals can truly make a difference in people’s lives, and I’m eager to keep making that impact in the future. I also look forward to joining theater and music groups on campus, as they are important parts of who I am. Your family's dedication to supporting students committed to animals is incredibly inspiring. Learning about Andrea Claire Matason and her impact moves me, and I aspire to honor her memory through my own efforts to help animals and their communities. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. Your support means the world to me, and I will do my best to make you proud. Thank you, Nina Zifchak

Grace Bottomley

Thank you so much for considering me for this award, I truly relate to Andrea's connection to animals and am inspired by her passion for them.

Ethan Loertscher

Thank you so much for the opportunity to apply to this scholarship. Being a finalist on this scholarship is giving me the motivation to apply to more. Thank you for that.

Julia Jackson

Dear Matason Family, I am sorry that your loss is what caused you to create the Andrea Claire Matason Memorial Scholarship, but I thank you for trying to pay tribute to Andrea’s life in such a positive way. Whereas I did not win any money, being recognized for my dedication to helping animals and my drive to pursue a career doing so is very affirming. Thank you for your consideration and support.

Emma Register

Matason Family, Thank you so much for considering me for this scholarship. I appreciate all of the work you have done and are doing to relieve the stress of college debt. Thank you!

Samantha Kennedy

Thank you so much for your consideration in this scholarship and for seeing my potential by naming me a finalist. I love everything your scholarship stands for and thank you for the opportunity.