Testimonials
David Pauldine
President of DeVry University
"The Imagine American Foundation plays a critical role in really raising awareness and funds to support ultimately the students that we’re all serving, and I couldn’t think of a more wholesome and worthwhile mission."
Nancy Broff
Attorney at Dickstein Shapiro, LLP
The Imagine America Foundation has been doing research and producing some research studies that have really been cutting-edge in the sense of research that hasn’t been done previously and that really, for the point of view of policymakers, gives information that has not been out there before.
Stanley Freeman
Attorney-at-Law at Powers, Pyles, Sutter & Verville, PC
"The Foundation facilitates access for students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to better their lives and careers."
Joshua Jenkins
Student at NASCAR Technical Institute
"The Imagine America scholarship was very beneficial to me. Like I said, it helped me afford to come to school and I think it will be beneficial to other students."
Steven Phillips
NASCAR and Automotive at NTI
"I felt just happy to have some type of scholarship because I come from another state, and a lot of the scholarships that I could be eligible for I couldn't get because I was moving to this state. So I was happy to get the Imagine America scholarship."
Robert Armstrong
NASCAR Technical Institute
"I was astounded ... Like I said, it was a relief to know that something that I have done in the past came back and actually helped [students] in the future."
Patricia Betts
Guidance Counselor at Pin Hills High School
"Because the Imagine America scholarship will allow the students here going on to a two-year program or two-year propriety schools pursue a higher education, an Associate degree, that can go on to a Bachelor's degree. More importantly, they can be gainfully employed a lot quicker than those going to a four-year traditional college or university because the jobs are out there."
Brandon Taylor
Student at The Art Institute - Color Arts
"I was so happy. It was less I had to pay for college. I was just so happy. It helps my education so much more because my mom is a single parent and getting the Imagine America scholarship helped out a lot."
Frank Longaker
President, National College
"The Imagine America Foundation’s assistance to students in the Career College sector and the important research done by the IAF has the full support of National College and whatever resources we can allocate. When we evaluated all the worthwhile organizations we could help, no other group came close to matching the philosophies we wanted to advance through the College’s giving. The IAF will continue to be at the top of our preferred recipient organizations."
Moises Torres
2009 LDRSHIP Award Recipient, Lincoln College of Technology
"The Imagine America Foundation scholarship program greatly impacted my ability to attend college because it helped me financially with my tuition. If it weren’t for the Foundation’s scholarship program, I would not have been able to obtain a degree."
Noble Salerno
2009 MAP Recipient, Grantham University
"As a result of receiving the scholarship, I was able to stay in school, while indirectly saving Christmas for my family. This was the first scholarship I have ever received and was deeply honored to be chosen."
Carolyn Crump
2009 ASEP Recipient, Medical Careers Institute
"With today's economy, more adults are finding they need to get a higher education, however there is not much help financially, which is why I was extremely excited to receive the Imagine America ASEP award."
Jermaine Boyd
2010 ASEP Recipient, Academy of Art University
"Thank you very much for the extra funding for school. I am extremely grateful for your generosity and cannot possibly thank you enough. This will go a long way towards helping me continue my education in the arts."
Yulia McLarney
2011 ASEP Recipient, The French Culinary Institute
"My vision is to have my own restaurant in the heart of New York city created around one secret recipe: unforgettable experiences. I am humble and grateful to have received the 2011 Imagine America Adults Skills Education Program (ASEP) award. Your financial assistance enables me to be a step closer to accomplish my vision."
Jerry Valdez
Executive Director of Career Colleges and Schools of Texas
““Whether I am meeting with the Higher Education Coordinating Board or Legislators at the state Capitol, the Imagine America Foundation’s FACTBOOK highlights the exceptional job career colleges are doing to graduate their students and enhance the workforce in Texas,” said Jerry Valdez, Executive Director of Career Colleges and Schools of Texas. “I also highly recommend participating in the Imagine America Scholarship and Award Programs, which provides assistance to thousands of career education students each year!”
Research Materials
Testimonials
Joshua Jenkins
Student at NASCAR Technical Institute
"The Imagine America scholarship was very beneficial to me. Like I said, it helped me afford to come to school and I think it will be beneficial to other students."
