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Bright Scholars of Iowa Scholarship Recipients 2022

Recipients Announced

The Bright Foundation would like to announce this years’ recipients for the Bright Scholars of Iowa Scholarship!

The Bright Scholars of Iowa Scholarship is a need and merit-based grant designed for outstanding graduates of Iowa High Schools.

These 2022 high school graduates now as Bright Scholars are on the path to graduate with a degree, debt-free, prepared to launch a career and give back!

Iowa State University:

Brittin Buhmeyer
Kenzi Carrigan
Joie Anne Gallo
Odalys Garci Jimenez
Kaitlyn George
Olivia Graves
Levi Henn
Noah Madison
Haylie Moore
Makayla Spaid
Emma Thul

University of Iowa:

Aphraditie Hancock
Jasmyn Hoeger
Lorne Isler
Kamilla Jacobo
Thi Nguyen
Justine Raney
Amen Saad
Dayanara Vega
Lydia Watkins
Akira Wright

University of Northern Iowa:

Jasmine Allison
Taylor Claussen
Jaden Doehrmann
Jose Flores
Danielle Gideon
Madison Hidding
Katelyn Maldonado
Gatlynn Miller
Jordan Nelson
Jenna Nielsen
Belle Wildhagen
Beth Zuercher

Congratulations to our new scholars!

“I’m a student at DMACC and this award is extremely helpful and appreciated. All this past semester, I’ve been working and going to school while barely making it by. This award will give me the chance to focus on school more. I am so honored to receive it and I am so thankful there are people like you to help college students, like myself, out. I plan on finishing up school and becoming an elementary teacher. The scholarship will help me get one step closer to that goal!”

“With each passing semester I become even more thankful for this scholarship. My college experience has been phenomenal and this scholarship deserves all the credit. You have allowed to me the opportunity to thoroughly enjoy receiving my education at the University of Iowa. I am thankful to be a Bright Scholar of Iowa. Thank you so much for the college experience you have let me have through this scholarship.”

“My first year in college has been amazing. I was able to get involved with intramural sports, Iowa Wishmakers and Dance Marathon because you took the financial burden off my back and allowed for me to get the most out of my college experience. I’ve been able to focus on school and not worry about working which has allowed me to get the most out of my education. I was also able to fulfill one of my dreams before going to college; I was able to pay for a child’s Make-A-Wish trip to Disney World with my graduation money because of your generosity and covering the expenses of my education. This first year has been great and I cannot wait for the next three years. Thank you Bright Scholars of Iowa!”

“I would like to take this time to thank you for your contribution towards the scholarship I have been granted through Indian Hills Community College. I will be attending Indian Hills with a major in psychology. I then plan to transfer to a four-year college and potentially graduate school after that to continue my education. Thank you again for your contribution and the endless possibilities you have given me!”

“Being a Bright Scholar means being part of a family that is selfless and giving, and which strives to provide a better future for today’s youth who, in turn, will contribute to society.”

“The most valuable part of being a Bright Scholar was experiencing college from a different perspective. I am so grateful for every opportunity and position I was able to hold because I had nothing to worry about and could truly enjoy every moment. Having the freedom to get involved allowed me to further my professional development and give back to the college and community, things I would not have been able to do if I didn’t have the scholarship.”