Access to education is central in aligning Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s purpose of providing Confidence for Generations to its philanthropic investments in college and career readiness. This is why, for the eighth year in a row, the Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation is proud to partner with Life Happens to award $75,000 in Life Lessons Scholarships to five students who lost a parent without life insurance. This initiative, part of Life Insurance Awareness Month, reflects Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s commitment to its value of Integrity, doing the right thing for our communities.
More than 220 Â鶹´«Ã½ Volunteers, including summer interns, reviewed applications to help determine this year’s recipients. Each scholarship applicant shared personal stories of loss, hardship, and perseverance. Despite facing unimaginable challenges at a young age, these students have shown remarkable resilience and strength, pursuing higher education as a path to a better and financially secure future. By funding these scholarships, the Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation is not only helping ease the financial burden of college but also reinforcing the importance of life insurance in protecting families’ financial security.
“Losing a parent is unimaginable, especially when children are faced with new and overwhelming financial responsibilities. These students’ stories showcase their resilience and strength and resonate deeply with Â鶹´«Ã½ and its employees. We are proud to support the Life Lessons Scholarship Program that highlights the vital role life insurance plays in protecting families' financial security.†- Tennyson Oyler, President of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation.
To date, the Foundation has contributed more than $600K in college scholarships through the Life Lessons Scholarship Program, focusing on students in regions where Â鶹´«Ã½ employees live and work.Â
