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David O. McKay School of Education Annual Fund
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Geovanni Guzman
Special Education
English as a Second Language
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From the Dean:
Once a year I receive some good news when the director of the BYU Annual Fund comes to my office and lets me know how much has been donated to the David O. McKay School of Education. I’m always surprised because the amount is quite significant. You and many others who support our school are very generous!
Almost immediately, my thoughts turn to the students who will benefit from your generosity.
To me, donations to the BYU Annual Fund represent more than money. Each contribution is a gift of light. Each dollar helps another student to shine. You would enjoy seeing the faces of these students when we tell them they have qualified for a scholarship—or that their application for a mentored learning grant has been approved. Their countenances brighten. For many it is an answer to prayer. And they are always appreciative.
I, too, appreciate your ongoing support of the BYU Annual Fund. Thank you for your past gifts.
Here’s a short report to illustrate how your investment in education enabled us to let another light shine.
MEET GEOVANNI GUZMAN
When Geovanni Guzman moved his family to Provo from Mexico City to attend BYU, he wasn’t sure what to expect. He and his wife, Gina, knew that going to school in another country would be difficult. It would be hard to make ends meet. But it was even harder than the Guzmans expected.
Geovanni was accepted to BYU’s Special Education/English as a Second Language Program. That was the good news. The bad news was that he was an international student and not eligible for United States government grants.
Geovanni then came to me appealing for a scholarship. I could see right away that he was a deserving student. He has a phenomenal work ethic and he met all of the requirements for a government grant, except for citizenship. Because many people give donations to the McKay School without restrictions, I had the flexibility to offer Geovanni the financial support he needed. Sure enough, he rolled up his sleeves and went to work.
He expresses a tremendous amount of appreciation.
“It is a great blessing to be at BYU,” Geovanni says. “I want to serve. I want to become educated. Scholarships like these are perfect; they’re just what international students need.”
Wife Gina adds: “I feel the Spirit so strongly here. I love this city and I love the people. And I am grateful because my family is here.”
Because of you and many generous people like you, I think Geovanni and Gina have a very bright future. Wherever they go, their light will shine.
TO GIVE A GIFT OF LIGHT
To give your gift of light this year, please complete the reply card you received in the mail or contribute online at David O. McKay School of Education. Remember that 100 percent of your gift will go where you designate.
Thank you,
Dean Richard Young
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