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Connecting with
Dan Miller
Scholar
"The ARCS scholar award has truly been a transformative and inspiring experience for me during graduate school, both financially and personally. ARCS is more than a scholar award to me; not only did I gain a deeper understanding of the impact philanthropy has on society, but I had the opportunity to build a supportive and joyful relationship with my sponsors that will follow me throughout life. It is truly a privilege to have had this opportunity!"
Sheila Goodwin
Donor
"Getting acquainted with our scholars has been
so fun and such an eye- opener. Once you hear the stories of how these ARCS awards have lifted financial constraints and opened doors for our scholars, you just feel compelled to contribute more if you can. Our efforts enable our schools to attract more of these top level students, meaning we all benefit, and get to continue sharing in their success stories."
Gretchen Engbring
Scholar
"At a time of financial strain, academic uncertainty, and more than a little self- doubt, receiving an ARCS scholar award meant the world to me. While the financial award critically covered unexpected research expenses, the support provided by the ARCS community was also invaluable. Now that I’ve graduated, landed my dream job, and joined ARCS as a member, I can also see that the positive impact of the award extends far beyond three years. For that I’m forever grateful, and hope to be a proud member of the ARCS community for years to come."
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