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OUR SCHOLARS SPEAK OUT

"ARCS has not only made it possible for me to attend graduate school and continue to refine my research, but has provided motivation and a sense of accomplishment that is unparalleled.  When I have the opportunity to converse with ARCS members and their distinguished guests, I am reminded that we all spend long hours in the lab not just for an education, but for the greater purpose of helping others."

"I am humbled by the generosity and commitment of the ARCS members.  In the years that I have been fortunate to be involved with ARCS and its members, I have been overwhelmed by the benevolence, support and enthusiasm of everyone involved.....  I look forward to a final year in the company of individuals who have worked hard to teach the community about generosity, leadership and, above all, the importance of an investment in our future."

"Nowhere else in my graduate career has anyone taken the time and energy to pat me on the back and appreciate my efforts to improve the world through my scientific efforts as ARCS has done for me."

"Through my long (and sometime circuitous) educational path of earning my Ph.D. and now my M.D., I have heard of many scholarship programs, but none so generous as yours.....  Receiving this award provides me with a huge external affirmation that lets me know my hard work is recognized.....  Just taking a few moments to talk with several other Scholars about their work, I was amazed by the breadth of scientific studies that your foundation supports.  It is clear that many of these research projects will have a direct impact on the health of individuals, our quality of life, and on the well-being of our planet.  I commend your group for its vision and its mission."

"I wanted to say hello and take the opportunity to mention again how much I appreciated all the help ARCS gave me while I was in graduate school.  It made a world of difference and I will never forget it!"

"In addition to benefiting the individual Scholars that you support, you are benefiting the community.  In order to make scientific progress, it is important that scientists can interact with the broader public and provide benefits to the whole society.....  By forming one of those vital connections, you encourage and directly support the scientific endeavors and are actively sharing the knowledge we are striving to attain....  This web you are helping to weave is crucial in societal and scientific progress.  Thanks again for your generous support, which has enriched my graduate experience.  It is always a pleasure to feel appreciated and encouraged."

"While graduate students usually strain to make ends meet, the ARCS funding has significantly reduced this burden during the past year. More importantly, the award provides a source of inspiration in the knowledge that there are people who value, to the point of action, the research and teaching in which graduate students are engaged."