Amor Goetz

I am very grateful for this opportunity that will enormously help me continue with school and with Med school applications. It is a wholesome opportunity to motivate underrepresented students like me to excel in academia. Also, this helps ease our financial stress which could be a determining factor to continue with our goals and aspirations.

lyric patino

Dear WC & EJ Thornton Foundation, I'm extremely grateful to have been selected as a recipient of the WCEJ Thornton Foundation Music & Art Scholarship. Knowing that my artistic aspirations are being recognized and supported means so much to me, and I truly appreciate your generosity. Receiving this scholarship eases the financial challenges of pursuing my education at Pace University, where I’ll be majoring in Acting at the Sands College of Performing Arts. With this support, I can fully focus on developing my craft and taking every opportunity to grow as a performer, rather than worrying about how I’ll cover my expenses. Since I started acting at age 8, my passion for performance has shaped every part of my life. My dream is to become a professional actor in New York, and your belief in me brings me one step closer to making that dream a reality. I'm inspired by your mission to uplift young artists from underrepresented backgrounds and help them reach their highest potential. Your commitment to advancing the arts and education encourages me to work even harder and, one day, support others in the same way. Thank you for your kindness and for investing in my education and future. Thank you, Lyric Patino

Ivette Flores

Dear Donor, I am grateful about being selected as one of the winning candidates for your WC & EJ Thornton Scholarship award, and I would like to thank you so much for the consideration. Ever since enrolling back into school I have run into many shortfalls with tuition, but despite that, I have maintained a steady GPA and am now enrolled in my choice of nursing program. With your WC & EJ Thornton Scholarship award, I am very grateful that this award will aid in improving my chances of having successful future quarters in my nursing journey. Thank you again for believing in me and supporting my career goal of becoming a Registered Nurse. Best regards,

Andre Allen

Hello WCEJ Thornton Foundation Low-Income Scholarship Committee, Thank you for the opportunity to submit my essay and share my personal story. Although I did not win a scholarship, I was a finalist and I am happy to have been considered for this award. Congratulations to all the award recipients. All my best!

zoey vagner

Thank you so much for considering me as a finalist. I appreciate the time you took to review my and others' applications in the process. Your consideration gives me hope of winning a scholarship soon to pursue my dreams.