"Thank You" Notes from 2025 recipients
"I am greatly thankful for your generosity in awarding me this scholarship. Your support will greatly help me as I pursue my goal of studying and earning a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at the University of California in San Diego. I hope to one day use the skills and knowledge I gain to make an impact on others through the automotive field. In this way I can pay it forward and make a difference in someone else’s life the way you’ve made a difference in mine. I thank you again for your kindness and for your belief in my potential"
-Julian Cordova
"I want to take the time to thank you for your generosity. It has
always been a goal and dream of mine to attend university in order to become a lawyer. I don’t think this dream would have been made possible without your support. Your kindness has encouraged me to not give up on my goals"
-Isabel Gamez
"Thank you so much! This will help me with much-needed tuition assistance. I appreciate everything that the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation has done for me while I pursue my Bachelor's degree at the University of Arizona"
-Shannon Taylor
"Thank you so much for selecting me as a recipient of the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship in partnership with the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation. I am very grateful for your support as I continue my medical education at the University of California, Riverside School of
Medicine. This scholarship means so much to me because it not only helps relieve some of the financial stress of medical school but also reminds me that my community is behind me as I take each step toward becoming a physician"
-Pamela Munoz
"Thank you so much for your generosity! I can't express in words how honored I am to be chosen for the SoCal Edison Scholarship. With everything I'll be involved in next year, from taking high-level
engineering classes to leadership positions in clubs, this award will help me keep my focus on the opportunities that will help me grow as a person and engineer"
-Evan Lindemann
"I would like to sincerely thank you for this scholarship, for the support of my educational journey, and for your belief in my potential. Pursuing higher education has always been a dream of mine, and it is through generosity such as yours that I have been able to follow my dream"
-Anai Gutierrez
"I want to thank you for awarding me the San Manuel Cares Scholarship for Fall Quarter 2025. As a student in the Radiology Technology program, this support means more than I can express. It not only eases the financial challenges of continuing my education but also encourages me to stay focused and motivated as I work toward my goal of becoming a radiologic technologist"
- Marissa M. Veale
"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support through the 2025-2026 San Manuel partnership award. Your investment in Indigenous higher education has profoundly impacted my doctoral journey in Counseling Psychology at Arizona State University"
-Amanda D. Black
"I am eternally grateful for your financial support and the privilege of being a Anderson Children’s Foundation award recipient. Thank you for believing in me and my potential. I am committed to being diligent and seeking opportunities, like those offered by your foundation, to turn my goals into reality"
-Alejandra Ayala
"This award will help me pursue my education in Civil Engineering and I
know wherever my success goes you will be a huge part of it. This will take the financial Burden off me and allow me to strictly focus on school to better my knowledge as a Civil Engineering
student to use in the future"
-Adreanna Eaton
"Thank you so much for selecting me as a recipient of the scholarship award from the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation. I am truly honored and grateful for your support as I continue my academic journey"
-Luz Medina
"Thank you and the Anderson Children's Foundation for this wonderful financial scholarship! I am so happy and I feel so honored! This scholarship will greatly help me on my academic journey, and help relieve some financial stress from me and my family"
-Natasha Gamboa
"Thank you so much! It truly is an honor to have been able to receive this scholarship"
-Rocio Ceballos
"Thank you so much! I appreciate the opportunity. This will help me greatly in my education"
-Giselle Silva
"I am deeply grateful for your generosity and encouragement as I continue working toward becoming a nurse. Your support motivates me to strive for success and to give back to my community through compassionate and dedicated care"
-Maritza Avila
"Thank you so much for this wonderful news. I am truly honored to be selected as a recipient of the $2,500 scholarship award from the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation in partnership with Southern California Edison"
-Juan Sibrian
"Hello, I’m truly grateful to the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation for believing in me and providing me with this opportunity to continue moving forward in my education and achieving my goals"
-Sayla Turner
"I am deeply honored to have been selected as a recipient of the scholarship award for 2025. I sincerely appreciate your generosity and support in helping me continue my academic journey at Northern Arizona University"
-Dylan Etcitty
"Thank You" Notes from 2024 recipients
"I am inspired by your altruistic and compassionate approach to advocating for our community and investing in the future of our lives"
Emily Lindemann
Anderson Children's Foundation
"This scholarship not only helps ease the financial burden of my education but also motivates me to continue striving for excellence in my studies"
Juan Michael Sibria
Southern California Edison (STEM)
"I have been able to overcome the financial hardship of affording a higher education. I am forever thankful for the financial help that your organization has provided to me"
Guadalupe Arreola Leon
Desert Healthcare District & Foundation
"Thank you Therese’s A Mike Scholarship foundation again for supporting my academic. I know wherever my success goes you will be a huge part of it."
-Adreanna Eaton
"Thank you so much for the great news! I appreciate it, this is amazing"
-Chandler Kelser
"Thank you for the scholarship! It is a privilege to be given this opportunity by the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation."
-April Martinez
"Thank you so much to the foundation for awarding me the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship! I am incredibly grateful for your support in my educational journey"
-Itzel Posada Ruiz
"I am deeply honored to have been selected as a recipient of the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the foundation for this generous award!"
-Miranda Tanampai
"This is great news! I am honored and so grateful to be chosen as a recipient of this scholarship. It will be immensely helpful in paying the expenses of my nursing program"
-Gianfranco Zena
"Thank you so much for selecting me as a recipient!! I greatly appreciate it! It truly helps a lot and eases so much stress as I continue my education!"
-Erika Munoz
"Thank you so much for this scholarship award!!! I am beyond grateful and blessed to have received this. This scholarship is going to help me relieve financial burdens when it comes to paying for tuition and textbooks"
-Kaylee Lerma
"Thank you for giving the scholarship. This scholarship will help a lot on paying for my education"
-Athziri Saldana
"Thank you so much for the support! I appreciate the TAMSF for supporting me in my academic journey and assisting me in meeting my career and life goals"
-Anahi Fernandez
"Now Si'am! (Hello!)
Thank you so much for the scholarship!
I can't thank you enough for your generosity and support in my higher education. Hy'shqe Si'am! (Thank you!)"
-Jordan Solis
"I am immensely grateful and am deeply honored to have been selected as a recipient of this scholarship"
-Melissa Perez-Rodriguez
"I am very grateful for this scholarship opportunity! Thank you again!"
-Shayla Noakes
"I’m honored to be the recipient of the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation & Desert Healthcare District scholarship. Your contribution has enabled me to pursue a Master's degree at the University of Redlands."
-Nayelli Sarabia-Ponce
"Thank you so much for this generous support. It truly means a lot to me and will significantly aid my journey in higher education"
-Athens Marron
"Thank you for this award, it will help me immensely"
-Giselle Silva