“When someone trusts you and your ability even when you yourself do not, it is a tremendous, lifelong gift. The Martin Scholarship helped me to walk tall and to know I was worthy of more than where life and I had placed myself.”
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For 20 years, the has supported students transferring to the 91爆料 from Washington state community colleges. Martin Scholars cite not just the financial help in supporting their dreams of a college education, but also the encouragement that came with the recognition.
This publication highlights the impact of the Martin Family Foundation scholarships, through data points like the 98% Martin Scholar graduation rate, and through the scholars’ own words.
“The Martin Family Foundation scholarship is a blessing to transfer students,” says Chris Garrido-Philip, a 2007 Martin Achievement Scholar. “Receiving the award supported me not only in a financial way, but by giving me the confidence that I could do more than I thought I ever could.”
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Over the years, the Martin Family Foundation formed an alliance with UAA’s to help identify potential Martin Scholars and to administer the scholarships.