“ARCS made the difference between focusing on my research and focusingon making ends meet.
“It has been a blessing to know that I will be supported in my aspirations to become a scientist at the highest level and it is nice to know there is a group out there who takes seriously the contributions science makes to society.
"I am a member of the first class to be recruited at the Washington State University School of Veterinary Medicine. The ARCS fellowship did have a major effect on my decision to study here."
“Seeing the way a good private organization can do so much good encourages me to personally continue this circle and try to share my good fortune.”
“The ARCS Fellowship was pivotal in my decision to attend the University of Washington. I had received an offer at an institution of comparable quality, which I would have accepted had I not received the ARCS fellowship.”
“The ARCS Fellowship is an honor and has given me the opportunity to freely pursue my dreams. I want to become a professor to help not only shape the future of my field, but more importantly to help students achieve their dreams as well.
“The ARCS fellowship was a strong encouragement to attend the University of Washington, and has allowed me to find suitable housing. The continuing support (three years!) from ARCS gives me the financial security needed to focus on my studies as much as possible.”
“The ARCS Fellowship has eliminated my need for student loans and has provided me with the ability to purchase many useful books and aids toward my study at Washington State University.
“My ARCS Fellowship will help me have more time out of the Neurology Clinics to pursue my research and PhD at Washington State University.”
“Having an ARCS Fellowship is an opportunity for me to do more of what I love – learning.”
“The ARCS Fellowship was the factor that clearly put the University of Washington above the other Universities and programs I applied to. This scholarship made me feel more important especially in relation to my research and its future role. Research in a field such as Fisheries might never have the monetary benefits of other professions but organizations such as this help incredibly.”
“The ARCS Fellowship sealed my decision to attend the University of Washington. It will allow me to be a more effective student –both by allowing me to focus more on my research instead of worrying about money, as well as allowing me to buy a computer.”
“The ARCS Fellowship is very helpful this first year, aiding in moving costs and getting settled here in the University District.”
“Without the ARCS Fellowship, my bank would not have approved a mortgage. Thus, this Fellowship has made it possible for my family to follow me to Washington."
“I chose to attend the University of Washington over Harvard. Obviously, access to financial resources is a big part of a graduate students’ decision. They (ARCS members) made me feel the support was a personal commitment with real people and concern behind the money.”
“The ARCS Fellowship has provided me with the financial support necessary to pursue my dreams of a career in medical science. I am grateful for this honor.
“Given the housing situation in the Seattle area and generally low pay for graduate student-filled positions, I believe this fellowship will prove essential for my financial security during my studies at the University of Washington. I’m not sure that I would have accepted Washington’s offer without this fellowship.”
“Receiving the ARCS Fellowship has been a great personal encouragement.
“The ARCS Fellowship allowed me to come directly (from undergraduate school), and not worry about making ends meet.”
“The ARCS Fellowship made my return to school a more realistic option financially.”
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