Scholarships are often the final piece of a "financial aid package" without which many students would not be able to afford college. The following are a few expressions of thanks from students who were recipients of these funds.

Ben Holbrook
Junior, Journalism

This year I took over as the Editor of Lyndon State’s student newspaper, The Critic. I have found that being the editor is both a rewarding and very challenging experience. When my time isn’t consumed with the daily tasks of running a newspaper, I enjoy hiking and photography. Usually both of these activities are combined, because climbing mountains offers panoramic views of the surrounding country.

Receiving a scholarship enables me to spend less time worrying about where I will come up with the money for the next semester, and allows me to spend more time focusing on my studies.

Tonia Aussiker
Senior, Psychology

Paying for school has proven to be a very difficult task. My parents are not in the position to pay for my schooling … I believe a student is more likely to work harder, aim higher, and take advantage of all the resources a school has to offer if that student is responsible for the cost of their own education.

I love studying Psychology and plan to go on to graduate school in the field of neuropsychology.

These are just excerpts from two of the many letters we receive that sum up how important your gift is to Lyndon and our students.