Emma Barbernell

Dear Doan Foundation, I just wanted to put forth my greatest thanks to the foundation. This is my first ever scholarship, and at a time where I feel hopeless about my further education due to the cost, I now feel excited and hopeful for my future. Art takes work, and persistence and at times I feel unmotivated I will think of this award. Currently, I am going to have a booth to sell my photography prints this coming April to save money for college. I am both excited and proud. I will upload a video I recently made and edited of the Market!

Oriah Bernardez

Thank you so much for recognizing my potential as an artist and helping me fund my education! I'm extremely serious about my art, and I plan to go through college debt free, and very grateful to have this reward for my education.

Leslie Pagel

It makes me feel heard to know that there are people who understand: art is as important as any other field of study. This opportunity solidified my career as an artist, at a moment when I doubted my future. Thank you for creating this chance for teens like me who simply want to be creatives in this gray world. Simply, Thank you.

Cindy Vo

Thank you so much for this reward, this means so much to me. I am so grateful to have won this scholarship that will greatly help me through my college journey, along with my career path. Thank you!