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Giving Tuesday is a moment to come together and create meaningful impact.
This year, For A Bright Future is highlighting the power of education and the students whose lives are transformed through opportunity. With your support, we can continue providing scholarships, resources, and programs that help young people overcome barriers and pursue their dreams.
Your generosity fuels hope, resilience, and brighter futures for students across the country
Meet the Faces Behind Your Impact
KANA DECOSTE
SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Meet Kana DeCoste who is pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies at Middlebury College.
Despite losing her father and caring for siblings while her mother battles stage 4 breast cancer, Kana shines as a leader and artist at Middlebury College. She’s not just surviving, she’s thriving, leading her cross-country team and championing mental health through art. Your support helps Kana turn hardship into hope.
EPHRAIM CHO
VETERANS AND FAMILIES SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Meet Ephraim Cho who is pursuing a degree in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale University.
From San Antonio, Texas, Ephraim has overcome family financial struggles and a disabled father to excel academically with a 4.67 GPA. A leader in science and music, Ephraim’s resilience fuels his dream to break barriers as a first-generation college student at Yale. Your gift empowers bright futures like his.
LAKYN PARKER
DR. EMMA LEREW SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Meet Lakyn Parker who is pursuing a degree in Education at Western Governors University.
Lakyn’s mother’s multiple sclerosis drained their savings, but Lakyn’s determination never wavered. Working part-time while maintaining a 4.0 GPA, she’s on a mission to become a Reading Specialist and uplift struggling readers in West Virginia. Help Lakyn turn her passion into impact.
MARIAH HICKS
FINTECH SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Meet Mariah Hicks who is pursuing a degree in Economics at Spelman University.
Mariah’s family faced crushing medical debt when her stepfather became seriously ill. Balancing caregiving and school, she launched a nonprofit tutoring program and leads community initiatives. At Spelman College, she’s committed to fighting poverty through education. Your donation fuels leaders like Mariah.
TRACY WANG
HEALTHCARE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Meet Tracy Wang who is pursuing a degree in Human Development and Aging at the University of Southern California.
After losing her grandparents to inadequate elder care, Tracy founded an international youth group to fight elder abuse. She’s dedicated to advancing Alzheimer’s research and improving long-term care as she prepares to study at USC. Your generosity helps Tracy build a future where no elder is forgotten.
LILLY BAL
CREATIVE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Meet Lilly Ball
Abandoned at 8 and financially independent by 14, Lilly built her own business and graduated high school with a 4.28 GPA. Now at Savannah College of Art and Design, she creates media that celebrates diverse identities. Support Lilly’s journey to amplify unheard voices through art.
Why Your Support Matters
Every contribution helps create life-changing opportunities for students who face financial, social, and educational challenges. Through your support, our scholarship recipients gain access to higher education, mentorship, career preparation, and the confidence to pursue their ambitions.
Our programs uplift students in underrepresented communities, opening doors that would otherwise remain closed.
When you give, you’re not just donating, you’re investing in future leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
Your support makes their dreams possible.