“I want to express my deepest, warmest “thank you” for believing in me and having faith in me. Of all the schools I could attend, I chose Chandler-Gilbert Community College because its photography program offered the most value, with room for exploration, discovery, and an ample amount of learning; especially when compared with other community colleges. Getting the email confirmation that I had been selected for the scholarship made me tear up, and I really cannot express in words how much this means to me. I’ll be able to get a head start on paying off student debt with this, and I’m extremely grateful for that. I aim to be a top photographer, a leader of the industry, and your support and belief in me will propel me towards that goal. I promise I won’t let you down, so please keep an eye out in the coming years for my work to rise above the rest! I would like to close just by saying thank you, again. It really means a lot to me.”