Farther Alumnae Heading for College

Diamond in Costa RicaFarther Foundation recently received the news that the first member of our inaugural alumni class (2010) has been accepted to college. Not only will Diamond be heading off to University of Wisconsin – Madison in the fall, but she was awarded a Posse Foundation Scholarship. The Posse scholarship is a full four-year scholarship that offers the best and brightest urban high school students the opportunity to excel at top-tier colleges and universities.

In 2009, Diamond was awarded a Farther Foundation scholarship to travel to Costa Rica on a one-month service program with Putney Travel. Here is an excerpt from the essay Diamond submitted to Farther Foundation after her experience abroad:

     When I stayed in Costa Rica for a month, I lived in a small three room house with eighteen other people. We all slept and sheltered ourselves from the rain there, but most of our time was spent outside.

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Farther Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping students from economically disadvantaged circumstances explore interests, expand horizons, gain inspiration and elevate aspirations for leadership and success.

Farther Foundation provides funding for Chicago area high school aged students to participate in educational travel experiences that are significant and potentially life changing. Those who have traveled know the inspiration and revelation that comes from experiencing a new place, immersing oneself in a new culture, learning new skills or engaging in service.

We rely on tax-deductible contributions to make these opportunities a reality for deserving students. You can Donate Now or Contact Us for more information.
 

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