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Academic & Extracirricular Highlights:

• 3.55 College School GPA
• Competitive Duo Tennis Player
• Tri-Countries Regional Center Social Worker
• Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley Program Specialist

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Dear Anchor Scholarship Foundation,

I would like to sincerely thank you for your generosity and support for this scholarship. It means a lot to my family and me. Receiving this award is both an honor and a meaningful encouragement as I continue pursuing a Master’s in Social Work.Your support helps ease the financial burden of school and allows me to focus more fully on my education.

Your support helps ease the financial burden of school and allows me to focus more fully on my education and field work. This fall will mark the last year of my Master’s in Social Work program, and this scholarship will greatly help me as I balance tuition costs and part-time internship hours.

I truly enjoy working in the community and helping families navigate barriers while advocating for their needs and well-being. This experience has strengthened my passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others through social work. Your generosity reminds me that education is strengthened by community and support. I am deeply grateful for your investment in my future and for helping make my goals more achievable.

Thank you again for your kindness, encouragement, and belief in students like me. I truly appreciate your support and will strive to make the most of this opportunity.

Best,
Martha Verboonen