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The Bright Foundation is excited to announce the 2021 Lois Dale Bright Scholarship Recipients. 

The Bright Foundation is excited to announce the 2021 Bright Scholars of Iowa recipients attending Iowa State University. 

The Bright Foundation is excited to announce the 2021 Bright Scholars of Iowa recipients attending the University of Iowa. 

The Bright Foundation is excited to announce the 2021 Bright Scholars of Iowa recipients attending the University of Northern Iowa.

Dianna studied Biology and Biochemistry, graduating with a BA from the University of Northern Iowa. She is now currently attending the University of Nebraska Medical Center as a graduate student.

This week’s alumni spotlight goes to Derek Steffen! Derek graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in Journalism and Mass Communications. Read his full interview to learn more about Derek's life, post-college. 

This week’s alumni spotlight goes to Raegen Smith! Raegen earned a Bachelor of Science in Management with a minor in dance. Read her full interview below to follow the path Raegen took after graduating from Iowa State University!

We are excited to start rolling out some Alumni Spotlights! Tess Lough was the very first Bright Scholar graduate (UIowa class of 2016) so it seemed fitting to start with her! We caught up with Tess to find out how she has launched her career and gives back today. 

Sonia is majoring in child, adult, and family services. When asked how the bright foundation has helped her, she explained that it laid out a timeframe from the start to help her stay on top of her classes and grades, so she can graduate in four years. Read more about Sonia in her full interview and discover where she sees herself in 5 and 10 years!

Alexandra is majoring in industrial engineering. She is preparing for life after college with a co-op and internship, and by completing an additional minor in psychology to expand her “engineering toolkit”. Click for more about Alexandra and the opportunities she has lined up!

Mason is majoring in history and secondary education. If he could give any advice to someone who is considering applying for the Bright/Lois Dale Scholarship it would be to leave nothing on the table in your application essay; the Bright Foundation wants to see who you are and the potential you have to make a difference. Read the full interview for more about Mason!

Joshua is majoring in theatre design and production. Something important he has learned outside of class since starting college is to go easier on himself, and to accept that he cannot be great at everything. Click to read more great advice from Joshua in his full interview.