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"For as long as I can remember, I have dreamt about attending university. It always seemed such a magical place of learning, growing and being immersed in your interests. 

My plans did not go as I expected. 

I graduated high school in Canada in 2020, but I am from Germany and was not yet a permanent resident. Though I had been accepted to university, my family and I could not afford international tuition. After three years of uncertainty and watching my plans and hard-earned achievements turn to sand before my eyes, I received my permanent residency, which enabled me to finally start university.  

I dove right in! I loved all my courses and rediscovered my passion for chemistry and ocean sciences. I ended up receiving four scholarships, which paid for my entire first year. When I got the email letting me know, I felt pure amazement and relief, like a big heavy weight falling off my shoulders.  

Receiving these scholarships has given me limitless freedom to explore my interests and dreams. 

I am still fascinated by chemical oceanography. My end goal is to do a PhD and conduct independent research, in order to teach at a university. With our world in danger and our ecosystems suffering, it’s more important than ever for scientists to share their knowledge with the public. I wish to do my part and educate as many people as I can about our changing world and how we can help Earth recover.

I am immensely grateful for the generous donations that are helping me achieve my dreams."