Prioritizing Student Success
First-Generation Student Success
“Having scholarships allowed me to devote more time to school and extracurriculars. Scholarships truly change the lives of students like me,” said John McDermott, ’20.
Rising Scholars Makes College a Reality
“The Rising Scholars program made it seem like I was made to go to college, that I was smart enough and that I was good enough,” Erin said.
Scholarship Ensures Graduation
Business student receives Last Dollar Scholarship support to ensure she receives her degree in business management.
Increasing Cultural Competency
91ֿ at Salem nursing and early childhood education majors have been visiting the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota since 2011 as part of an experiential learning program.
Scholarship Helps Dream Come True
When I discovered that I might not be able to graduate, I fell apart. Then I received a Last Dollar Scholarship.
Columbiana Student Is Goldwater Scholar
Hayley Shasteen, ’21, received a prestigious Goldwater Scholarship from the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. The foundation awards scholarships annually to students from across the country studying mathematics, natural science or engineering.
Alumna Receives Fulbright Grant
Sarah Schlosser, ’17, is traveling to India to work with craftspeople in order to develop a better understanding and document traditional methods of natural dyeing textiles. This experience is a result of Sarah receiving a prestigious Fulbright Study/Research grant.
91ֿ International Student Orientation Leaders Program Goes Global
Two staff members at 91ֿ received international recognition for creating the International Student Orientation (ISO) Leaders program, a program for international students to become acquainted with each other and gain valuable information that is integral for a successful transition to 91ֿ.
The Sky is Just the Starting Point
Jacob G. received scholarship support to attend 91ֿ as an honors student, studying aerospace engineering and physics to pursue his dream of space exploration.
Tyshaia Earnest, ’20, Named Top Scholar
Tyshaia Earnest, BS ’20, was the top scholar among 650 applicants and was recognized at the Fashion Scholarship Fund Gala in New York City, receiving a $35,000 scholarship.