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Academic & Extracirricular Highlights:

• 3.67 College GPA
• Girls Who Code
• Science Olympiad
• Street – Youth-Lead Public Health Virginia Advocacy Organization
• Scouting America/National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

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Dear Anchor Scholarship Committee and GE Aerospace, Marine Engines & Systems,

I am deeply honored to accept the Anchor Scholarship sponsored by GE Aerospace, Marine Engines & Systems. Thank you for your generous support and for investing in students connected to military service and leadership. Receiving this scholarship means far more than financial assistance; it is a reminder that the experiences and sacrifices of military families are recognized and valued. Thank you especially to GE Aerospace, Marine Engines & Systems for supporting students pursuing futures connected to innovation, engineering, and national service. The work your organization does reflects many of the values I admire: teamwork, technical excellence, and commitment to something larger than oneself. Your support will help me continue my education at Dartmouth College where I am studying Physics and Linguistics. Additionally, your generosity will reduce the financial burden of college as I work toward a future where I can contribute meaningfully to science, technology, and service-oriented leadership. Thank you again for this incredible honor and for your belief in students like me. I am sincerely grateful for your generosity and encouragement, and I hope to represent the values of the Anchor Scholarship with integrity, dedication, and service to others.

Sincerely,
Ayla Zook