Leilani Smith

Dear Zenobia Hastie, I am truly honored and deeply grateful to be chosen as the recipient of the Emma Jane Hastie Memorial Scholarship. Knowing that this award was created in honor of such a selfless and dedicated individual makes this recognition even more meaningful to me. I am in tears and so honored! Emma Jane Hastie’s commitment to servitude and community is an inspiration, and I am humbled to be considered someone who embodies even a fraction of her legacy. I view service work not as a duty, but as a calling that I have embraced with passion and dedication since the age of 12. Winning this scholarship reinforces my commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others, and it serves as a powerful reminder that kindness, generosity, and selflessness are valued and appreciated. This scholarship will significantly support my nursing educational journey, allowing me to continue pursuing my passion for serving my community. Thank you so much! With immense gratitude, Leilani Smith

Jordan Cruz

Dear Zenobia, Thank you so much for making me a winner for this scholarship! Words are not enough to express how financially meaningful and helpful this scholarship will be as I advance through my education. The moment I noticed that I was selected, I could not believe my eyes. What an awesome surprise to wake up to. This gives me hope that I can continue to reach my goals and I am looking forward to watching my future unfold. Once again, thank you so much!! With gratitude, Jordan Cruz

Kenneth Armstrong

I would like to give a special thanks to Zenobia Hastie and her team for selecting me as the winner of the "Emma Jane Hastie Scholarship!" I have been a member of Bold.org for a few years now. I have submitted about 100 applications up to this point. This is the first scholarship that I have been awarded on this site. More importantly, it came at a very crucial time. My remaining balance for this fall semester is nearly covered in its entirety by this scholarship. I realize that there were many worthy candidates, but I am honored to have been chosen. I am encouraged to continue applying to get as much funding to complete my undergraduate phase. I am starting my senior year. I look forward to changing lives in my career field one day. This scholarship is one step towards making that dream a reality. I am extremely grateful!

Hoyt Lechthaler

I am grateful to be a finalist in the Emma Jane Hastie scholarship! Thank you for seeing my potential and giving consideration to the support of my future. This is the first scholarship that I've been a finalist in, so it is very encouraging for me. Lately I have been getting discouraged by constant strikeouts in my search for scholarships, but this turn of events has reinspired me to keep up my hopes! Thank you again for considering me as a finalist in this great opportunity. It is kind donors like you who are helping make a difference in the budding careers of future health professionals!