Category: Success Story
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Thoughts of the Season
Dear Friends, As fall slips into winter and 2018 soon becomes a part of history, I want to take a moment to thank all of you for making CSF’s 20th anniversary year an extra special year of celebration, thanksgiving, and inspiration.
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Meet the Tejada Family: A CSF Success Story
Luz and Francisco Tejada moved to New York City from the Dominican Republic in the late eighties so their family would have a shot at the American Dream. Three decades later, their hard work and sacrifices are paying off, with all three of their children going to college and moving forward in their careers.…
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Q&A with CSF Alumnus Daniel Baker
CSF Alumnus Daniel Baker recently graduated as salutatorian of La Salle Academy, and plans to enter Colgate University this fall to major in economics. Future goals: My hope for the future is that I achieve every goal I set for myself and more. One of my possible future careers is becoming a lawyer. My…
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In Her Own Words: CSF Alumna and College Graduate Rose Huitzil
By Rose Huitzil Hello everyone! My name is Rose Huitzil and I’m honored to write as a CSF alumna, having just graduated with my Bachelors of Arts in Communication and minor in Political Science from the College of Mount Saint Vincent. I’m happy to share my experiences as I look back at my…
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CSF Family Spotlighted in New Hampshire Governor’s State of the State Address
CSF New Hampshire Alumnus Angel Encarnacion and his mother, Shalimar, were honored as special guests of Governor Chris Sununu at his State of the State address this morning. The governor told Angel and Shalimar’s story as he discussed the importance of giving parents choice and flexibility in their children’s education, leading to a standing ovation:…
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#GivingThanks
This Thanksgiving season, as we approach the 20-year anniversary of CSF’s founding, there is a lot to reflect upon and be grateful for. When John Walton and Ted Forstmann co-founded CSF back in 1998, they could not have imagined that 166,000 children would benefit from CSF scholarships over the next two decades! Those children’s life…
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CSF Young Leaders Share College and Career Advice with CSF Alumni
This past week, CSF Young Leaders Board members met with CSF alumni at St. Jean Baptiste High School, advising the students on college and career paths, and sharing from their own experiences. Ninth, tenth, and eleventh graders enjoyed some pizza while chatting with the Young Leaders as the event kicked off. Then,…
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Meet Kevin: CSF Alum and First-Generation College Student
Story by CSF Alumna Shaiann Frazier CSF Alumnus Kevin is the first in his family to graduate from high school and attend college. This fall, he is a freshman at Iona College studying Computer Science. A son of Mexican immigrants, Kevin is determined to make his parents proud and to relieve their financial…
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CSF Alumni Guest Post: How to Succeed in College & Internships
The following guest post was written by CSF Alumnus Andrew Fernandez. He attended St. Leo School with a CSF Scholarship and is currently a junior at New York University, studying nursing. We asked him to share his advice to younger students on succeeding in college and internships. How to Succeed in College & Internships! By Andrew Fernandez…
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Q & A with CSF Alumna Martina
CSF Alumna Martina Amate Perez attended St. Paul School with a CSF scholarship and is currently a sophomore at Aquinas High School. What are your goals for the future? My goals for the future are to be accepted into an Ivy League university and then into law school. However, my ultimate goal in life…
