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Advanced Studies is a scholarship program for
former foster youth who have received a college degree and want
to pursue advanced studies, and have a current or past connection
to Orangewood Children’s Foundation.
The Advanced Studies program came about through the situation
of one dynamic young lady, Kim (pictured below), who was a former
foster youth in Orange County. With her intelligence, determination
and a scholarship from Orangewood’s Children Trust Fund,
she enrolled in U.C. Irvine and four years later successfully
obtained her B.A. in Social Science in 2009. After college her
goal was to pursue a Masters degree and she was accepted into
several prestigious programs. While several of the offers included
scholarship support, acceptance into her first choice, Harvard
University, did not. After hearing Kim speak at several Orangewood
fundraising events over the years and learning more about her
story, two generous Orangewood donors created the Advanced Studies
fund to help her and other students. Kim graduated in May 2010
with a Master of Education, Risk and Prevention, from Harvard
and today works in the field of social work and education in
the Boston area.
To date, Orangewood's Advanced Studies scholarships have been
awarded to 14 dynamic young adults who are proving that, given
the opportunity of a level playing field, foster youth can beat
the odds and succeed in life.
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2011-2012 Advanced Studies Scholarship Students
Congratulations to the following students who were recently
approved to receive Advanced Studies scholarships for
the upcoming academic year:
Kat
Masters of Science in Nursing, CSUF
"This
scholarship will give me the opportunity to fulfill my
ambition, start a career and help the community sooner
rather than later." |
Emily
Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology, Argosy
University
"Thank
you for such great news! I am shedding tears of happiness
and excitement as I continue through my studies!" |
Roger
Masters of Fine Arts in Theater Arts, CSU San Diego
"Thank
you! I am honored to have been chosen again this year
as a recipient for an Advanced Studies grant."
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Victor
Peace Officer Standards Training Certificate, Santa
Ana College / Orange County Sheriff's Academy
"Words
cannot express how grateful I am to those who have made
this opportunity possible. I only hope to pay it forward
with future financial contributions and a commitment to
continual service to my community and mankind as a whole." |
Tonya
Master of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship,
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
"Through
the Advanced Studies funding of my Masters program, I
will be able to balance the experience and passion I currently
have for foster youth with a clear understanding of business
concepts to ensure the success of my future career path."
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Danielle
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing & English, CSU
San Diego
"Thank
you all so much for this wonderful opportunity and scholarship!
I am so excited for this next year of graduate school
and I can't emphasize enough how much this scholarship
is going to change my horizons in this program."
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Tara
Master of Arts in English Literature, CSUF
"Some of
the people who have helped and inspired me most since
high school have been teachers. With Orangewood's help
I can one day join those teachers as a colleague, and
perhaps inspire other foster youth to do the same." |
Michael
Masters of Business Administration (focus in Media
& Entertainment), UCLA Anderson School of Business
"With
the financial support of Orangewood and my MBA, I will
pursue film making to use movies as a means of communication,
addressing issues important to me including foster care." |
Erin
Juris Doctorate, Harvard University Law School
"I
am so extremely honored to receive this scholarship. This
scholarship will help me so immensely as I continue on
my journey of obtaining a law degree. I hope that I can
make such a positive impact on the world as your work
at Orangewood does everyday, and will strive to."
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Lucretia
PhD in Education at Claremont Graduate University
"Thank
you for the wonderful news of receiving this scholarship!
I am truly delighted and honored to receive this award!" |
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2010-2011 Advanced Studies Scholarship Students
Adam
Master of Psychology, CSUF
Graduated on
May 21, 2011 and pursuing job opportunities. |
Lizbeth
Master of Social Work, USC
Graduated on May 13, 2011. She is pursuing ob opportunities
within the social services, criminal justice, or mental
health sectors. |
Victor
Orange County Sheriff’s Academy
Continuing in the Academy and was selected as a 2011-2012
Advanced Studies Scholarship student. |
Loren
P.O.S.T Certificate, Fullerton College Police Academy
Graduated from the Academy on June 2, 2011. Since she was
hired on by a local police department one month prior to
graduation, Loren was the only one in her graduating class
to wear her official police uniform during the ceremony. |
Roger
Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, San Diego State
University
Continuing in the second year of his program and was selected
as a 2011-2012 Advanced Studies Scholarship student. |
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2009-2010 Advanced Studies Scholarship Student
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Kim
Master of Education, Risk & Prevention, Harvard University
Graduated in May 2010 and is currently founder and Boston regional director for REACH: Realizing Every Action Creates Hope and a second grade teacher in Cambridge.
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How to apply:
If you are a former foster youth with a current or past connection to Orangewood
Children’s Foundation and are interested in applying for
an Advanced Studies scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year,
please contact Bob Theemling, Chief Operations Officer, at btheemling@orangewoodfoundation.org
or (714) 619-0208. |
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How to donate:
If you are interested in supporting the program through a donation,
you can make an online donation using your credit card. Or contact
Carlos Leija, Chief Development Officer, at cleija@orangewoodfoundation.org
or (714) 619-0201.
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