Meet the 2023 Life Lessons College Scholarship Winners

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The Pacific Life Foundation Awards $75,000 in College Scholarships to Five Students Who Lost a Parent Without Life Insurance

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About the Program

For the sixth consecutive year, the Pacific Life Foundation is proudly partnering with Life Happens to aid the financial burden for college students who have lost a parent without life insurance. This $75,000 investment in the Life Lessons scholarship program was a part of September’s Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM). For twenty years, LIAM has been educating consumers about the importance of life insurance and its role in protecting families’ financial security. The Life Lessons scholarships supported by the Pacific Life Foundation are awarded to students in states where Pacific Life employees live and work.

This year, more than 200 Pacific Life Volunteers reviewed applications from students, explaining how the death of a parent without life insurance impacted their lives. Students opened up about the loss and hardships they’ve faced at such a young age; from losing both his father and uncle (who was a father figure) within the same year, domestic violence, a young woman who could no longer afford rent after her father passed and was left homeless, and almost not attending a dream university due to financial constraints. The resiliency that each of these students displayed is nothing short of inspiring, and it’s an honor to support them in this next chapter of their lives.

To date, the Pacific Life Foundation has provided more than $450,000 in college scholarships in partnership with Life Happens. As an organization, we are deeply connected to the Life Lessons Scholarship Program as it showcases the importance of having life insurance protection, as well as the impact of being financially secure, a key initiative within our philanthropy program.

Learn More about this year's recipients

Audrey T.

Major: Biology of Global Health

What college are you attending in the fall?
I’m currently a sophomore at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.

What are you majoring in?
Biology of Global Health

Where do you hope to be in five years?
I hope to be attending medical school.

“I want to extend my deepest thanks to the Pacific Life Foundation and everyone involved in the scholarship selection process! I cannot express how grateful I am that you have chosen me for this honor. The opportunity to continue with my education is truly life changing, and I cannot overstate the impact this scholarship will have on my future, my ambitions, and my family’s wellbeing.”

Chloe H.

Major: Nursing

What college are you attending in the fall?
Boise State University

What are you majoring in?
Nursing

What is one interesting fact about yourself?
I played basketball for six years.

Where do you hope to be in five years?
I hope to have my degree in nursing and specialize in postpartum nursing so that I can take care of babies.

“To the people who picked my essay, from the bottom of my heart thank you so much. This scholarship is incredibly helpful, and I am beyond thankful. I get to experience my first year of college without the burden of the all the expenses and for that I am even more excited to jump into this new year. Thank you again to everyone involved with this scholarship and helping me with college.”

Leah M.

Major: Biology

What college are you attending in the fall?
MiraCosta Community College in Oceanside with the goal of transferring to a University in San Diego in the future.

What are you majoring in?
Biology for Transfer, with the goal of pursuing a degree in General Biology or Biology with an emphasis in Zoology at a university.

What is one interesting fact about yourself?
I volunteer with an organization called Public Watchdogs, which my late father served on the board for.

Where do you hope to be in five years?
I currently work as a vet assistant at an animal hospital and my goal is to take the knowledge I gain from my undergraduate biological studies and work experience to apply it to become a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

“This scholarship means that I no longer have to fear if I can continue to live where I live. This means that I no longer have to prioritize work over my education, and I can finally excel in my studies. Thank you again for believing in my potential and caring about an event in my life that set me back years.”

Nathan C.

Major: Mechanical Engineering

What college are you attending in the fall?
California Baptist University

What are you majoring in?
Mechanical Engineering

What is one interesting fact about yourself?
I’m the first person on my mom’s side of the family to attend a university, which has inspired me to apply myself to the best of my abilities in hopes of being a role model for younger members of my family.

Where do you hope to be in five years?
I hope to have graduated from CBU either gaining practical experience in mechanical engineering by interning or working for a company that designs and builds roller coasters.

“My heart is completely full with gratitude as I’m beyond thankful for this life-changing opportunity that Pacific Life Foundation has granted me. My family and I are so grateful for this wonderful gift which has enabled me to study at CBU. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping me pursue my education dreams and goals.”

Treyten S.

Major: Social Studies Education

What college are you attending in the fall?
Central Community College - Columbus, with the intention of transferring to the University of Nebraska Omaha in the future.

What are you majoring in?
Social Studies Education

What is one interesting fact about yourself?
I have 18 siblings.

Where do you hope to be in five years?
In five years, I hope to have graduated college with my degree in social studies education and be in a school teaching and helping students.

“This generous scholarship has alleviated a significant financial burden and has empowered me to pursue my educational dreams with greater enthusiasm and determination. Your belief in my potential means the world to me, and I am truly honored to be recognized by an organization as esteemed as Pacific Life. I am committed to making the most of this opportunity and will strive to excel in my academic pursuits.”

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Learn More about this year's recipients

Audrey T.

Major: Biology of Global Health

Chloe H.

Major: Nursing

Leah M.

Major: Biology

Nathan C.

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Treyten S.

Major: Social Studies Education

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