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“ Being a Bright Scholar means always looking for opportunities and never taking for granted what has been given to me. The scholarship has motivated me to have a positive impact on the world by paying forward the great opportunity given to me by the Bright Foundation.”

The Bright Foundation is excited to announce the 2022 Lois Dale Bright Scholarship Recipients. 

“I have become very involved with the debate team, which is not something I would have been able to do if I also had to work full time. I compete in debate tournaments at schools all over the country, and last semester I qualified for nationals!”

“Thanks to the Bright scholarship, I have been able to focus on my career goals. I have time to participate in student organizations, volunteer and do research. Knowing that I don’t have to work long hours has given me the freedom to try new things and focus on my studies.”

“Aside from academics, the scholarship has also allowed me to experience the social side of college. I’ve been able to become friends with many people I never would have met outside of college. Without the stress of debt, I can focus on my own personal development and look forward to what the future has in store.”

“Being a Bright Scholar means that I am surrounded by a group of people who all have a similar mindset and goals. We are not only here to succeed for ourselves, but we also hope to one day be able to give back to our communities and to others in need. Each Bright Scholar has the drive to want to do better in this world and impact others.”

The Bright Foundation is excited to announce the launch of a new scholarship, the Bright Scholars of Iowa Persistence award.

“I cannot express how much weight has been lifted off my shoulders by this scholarship. Not only am I graduating with two degrees a year earlier than planned, but I will also have the freedom to travel within the United States or internationally to pursue different teaching positions.”

Tips on interviewing and networking from our board members! 

“I’m very excited to do as much chemistry research as possible as I prepare to attend graduate school and continue studying chemistry.”

Tips on money management from our board members! 

“Besides earning this scholarship, my biggest accomplishment has been getting so close to graduation and doing it within four years. Thanks to my last internship, I now have a full-time job lined up after I graduate."