“Your gift means so much to me I wish I could express it as gracefully in words as it is in my heart.  Your charitable contribution will provide for my very expensive school books for the next school year as well as help with tuition.  It is always a struggle to budget and often it is just never quite enough but I keep on going, sometimes it seems only on will.  I know that I will finish school despite any challenges I face because I have made this promise to myself and this is a commitment to my son I cannot break.  This scholarship seems to mean more to me knowing that it has come from someone dedicated to the goal of making other women’s dreams of furthering their education possible.  Again I thank you for your part in this circle of caring and I promise you I will do my part to ensure its survival and in turn give to a deserving young woman continue her education when I am able.”

Jill Roesler, senior

“Enough thanks cannot be said for those who have started scholarships, contributed to scholarships, spent time processing applications, or taken part in any part of the financial aid process.  Thanks to your efforts, I will be able to continue to pursue my goals and dreams.  I am the first in my family to pursue higher education and therefore will carry a big honor on graduation day.

Thank you again for all that you have done for me and for students alike.  This scholarship is not just money to me.  It is a knowledge that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.  Thank you again for helping me to get where I am today and more importantly where I will be tomorrow.  I am very appreciative.”

Robbie Seymour, junior

“I am so grateful you have selected me as the recipient of your wonderful scholarship.  Your award will allow me to achieve my educational goals.  I will be a senior at Montana State University Billings, pursuing a double major in elementary and special education. 

I have many great role models who have influenced me in becoming an independent and enthusiastic person.  My family continues to grow and so does my support in reaching my goal.  I am very thankful that the scholarship you have awarded provides me the financial assistance I need to complete my education.  I look forward to many years following graduation of positively impacting children’s lives by teaching and learning with them.  I cannot thank you enough for your generosity, nor can I fully explain how much your scholarship means to me in assuring the timely completion of my education so that I may live my lifelong dream of being a teacher.”

Tiffany Bell, senior

“I would first like to thank you for the opportunity for allowing me to continue my education at Montana State University Billings.  I am so glad that there are individuals, like you, dedicated to higher learning and providing endless blessings to a family struggling to get by. 

There really are not words that can express my appreciation and gratitude for your generosity.  To me it represents a new beginning.  I am the first in two generations of my family to attend college.  I truly feel completing my degree will open up doors for many more generations to come.  Again, thank you so much for your dedication to higher education.”

Jonathan Lorash, junior

“I would like to thank you so much for your contribution to my secondary education.  This award will greatly aid my financial situation which, at times, can be very frightening.  I’m the first in my family to attend college and I’m so glad to be making my parents and siblings proud and I hope to continue to do so. 

While my days can be overwhelming at times, my education is a main priority and one that I’m focused on completing.  I’m excited to learn new things and hopefully excel in all of my courses.  My parents have sacrificed a great deal to give me the opportunity to be here and that’s not an act I’m taking lightly.  It’s with your help that I have more confidence in my place here and I hope to make you and my family proud of my achievements in the future.  Your generosity has relieved a large burden of the financial intimidation associated with my extended education.  Thank you again for your assistance.”

Karla Painter, senior

“Thank you for the honor of receiving the Wine Festival Recognition Scholarship.  This award assured me that my hard work has been worth the investment.  The funds will allow me more time and energy to devote myself to becoming a teacher. 

After completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, I plan to secure a teaching position in a local elementary school.  I want to help children become excited about school.  I want to instill in my students a pride in their efforts.  I want my students to grow as learners and as people.  My professional aspiration is to be regarded by my colleagues, superiors, students, and parents as a caring teacher who does all she can to inspire great minds.  Thank you again for your generous gift.  I truly appreciate your help in pursuing my goals and look forward to fall semester.”

Brittany Critelli, freshman

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