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Joshua is majoring in theatre design and production. Something important he has learned outside of class since starting college is to go easier on himself, and to accept that he cannot be great at everything. Click to read more great advice from Joshua in his full interview.

Katelyn is majoring in animal science. Her biggest challenge since starting college has been transferring from a community college to Iowa State, but she was determined to make it work so she did! Read more about Katelyn’s journey in her full interview.

One reason Lois and Dale Bright were able to make significant investments over time was their decision to save carefully, when and where they could. Today, one of the main goals for our scholarships is that recipients graduate without student loan debt. It is our hope that they, too, will be able to save carefully when they launch their careers.

Alejandro is majoring in Health and Human Physiology on a Pre-Med track. Click on this link to read our full interview with Alejandro and discover the different ways he has expanded his medical experiences, such as through working at a clinic and volunteering at Mobile Clinic!

Hard work comes in all forms. We can work hard studying for a test or working an extra shift. However, we also work hard to make tough decisions, or pick ourselves up after we fail. The importance is to value ourselves, the different types of hard work we do, and all the hard things we accomplish.

Bobbie is majoring in elementary education with a minor in K-8 mathematics education at UNI. Bobbie’s favorite part about her journey so far as an educator is witnessing students “Ah-ha!” moments when they figure out how to solve a problem. Click to read Bobbie’s full interview to discover her biggest inspiration and more!

Elizabeth majors in Ethics and Public Policy (Specialization in Sexuality and Gender in Social Systems), Spanish, Latina/o/x Studies Minor, and is on the Pre-Law track. Elizabeth has studied abroad and traveled to many Spanish speaking places. She also took her favorite class while studying abroad. Click to find out what her favorite class was and more about Elizabeth!

Giving back was important to our founders, the late Lois and Dale Bright, and they gave to a variety of causes over the years. Today, the Bright Foundation funds college scholarships with the goal that recipients will graduate on-time, debt-free, prepared to launch their careers and give back in some way.

Hailey majors in business management organizational leadership with minors in philosophy and ethics. Her biggest accomplishment so far has been planning and executing a six hour conference for 250 high school women. Click below to discover what the conference was about and more about Hailey!

Hardik is majoring in human physiology. When asked which famous person he would choose to room with at college, he chose Dr. Stephen Hawkings because he studied the theory of everything and time itself, so there would be some interesting conversations. Click to read our full interview with Hardik!

College is more than a financial investment. While it may be an academic or career investment, it is a time of huge personal growth, which occurs in and out of the classroom.

Jinni is majoring in Early Childhood Education. If she could give any advice to someone who is applying for the Bright Scholarship, it would be to dig deep and be honest about who you are, where you are, and what you want to become. Read our full interview with Jinni and discover her favorite study spot!