I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for being selected as a recipient of the Corvallis Community Thrift Shop Scholarship. This scholarship is a generous contribution to my future schooling and a wonderful reminder of the value of community and connection.

With this support, I am able to focus more on the academic aspect of my studies and less on the financial aspect. I feel more confident about continuing my education and seeing my plan through to completion. I am currently majoring in Psychology and plan to pursue a doctorate in Psychology with an emphasis on childhood psychology and development. This scholarship brings me closer to my goal.

I feel grateful and connected to my community in the valley. I am motivated to increase my connection with those around me with a reminder that support comes from the most unexpected places. I am genuinely amazed by the generosity of those I have never met and see (or read) of potential in me. I will continue to strive for excellence in my studies with the support of your kind gift.

Thank you once again for giving me the opportunity to fulfill the schooling I have set out to complete. I know that childhood psychology is where I am meant to be. I know I can give back and help nurture and heal those in our community who are being presented with obstacles and challenges so early on in their lives.

In gratitude,
Garrett Merchant