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Financial Aid

Congratulations to our Summer 2009 Financial Aid applicants.   

For information on financing opportunities outside of University of Dreams Financial Aid, please visit our Financing page or contact your Enrollment Advisor for additional resources.

SCHOLARSHIPS

We are very pleased to announce that we are offering both full and partial scholarships for many of our destinations this summer. All financial aid applicants must submit their application by the Financial Aid Deadline of October 31st to be eligible. If you are interested in applying for one of our available scholarships, you must first apply to your program of interest by Friday, October 24th at midnight and receive an enrollment offer in that specific program which matches the scholarship that interests you. Please click here to submit your internship program application – Apply Now.

New York Program: The Beth Lochtefeld Memorial Scholarship

Beth Lochtefeld was a co-founder of University of Dreams. Beth was suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us on Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, at the age of 44. This annual scholarship honors her memory and everything she stood for. Beth loved life, and lived it with curiosity, delight, and joy.  Her warm heart and enthusiasm for life touched everyone she came in contact with. In 1987, she founded the architectural expediting firm CODE, NYC, taking on what many considered a male dominated industry. CODE became enormously successful, but after fifteen years Beth began to grow restless with her life, and wondered how different choices would have changed her life’s trajectory. She began to dream about pursuing a career in something that she loved passionately, such as the arts, food, or wine. Unfortunately, just as she began to experience these pleasures on a full time capacity, her life was cut short. This scholarship targets female candidates who wish to enroll in one of our New York programs and intern in a passion-based business simply because that is what they love to do.

Award Type: Full tuition scholarship

Eligibility Requirements: All applicants must be female, accepted to the New York program and willing to intern in a passion-based business simply because that is what they love to do.

Beth Lochtefeld Memorial Scholarship Recipients
2008: Jacqueline Nardone, CalState Northridge
2007: Catherine Grieve, Florida State University

The Jordan Nadler Memorial Scholarship

Jordan Nadler participated in the Stanford program in the summer of 2003.  She passed away suddenly on June 17, 2008 just after completing her first year of graduate studies, pursuing a joint master’s degree in Near Eastern Studies and Public Policy at the University of Texas, LBJ School of Public Affairs.  Throughout her years, Jordan led a passionate life; she loved to travel, held a strong commitment to scholarship and service, was a competitive athlete and a true and supportive friend, mentor and role model to many.  Her travels took her to incredible locations from Austria to Greece, Ireland to Peru and most recently, Israel.  Her love for life and learning led her to join Teach for America, where from 2003 – 2005 Jordan taught first grade students at a Houston elementary school.  Jordan touched so many lives and University of Dreams would like to honor her spirit and memory by awarding an annual scholarship to a participant in any of our summer programs who, like Jordan, leads a passionate life.

Award Type: Full tuition scholarship

Eligibility Requirements: Student must be accepted to the University of Dreams Summer Internship Program of their choice.  (This award is open to all summer programs.)

New York Program: The Jessica Quinn Scholarship

Jessica Quinn participated in our first University of Dreams New York Intern Program in 2003. She is now a full-time employee for University of Dreams, heading up our Recruiting Division. Jessica attributes her successes to hard work and the drive to always exceed expectations. She exhibits leadership qualities and involvement in activities that will contribute to reaching one’s dream. Her passion is to help and support others in achieving success. Her scholarship will be awarded to a student who displays similar characteristics and aspirations.

Award Type: Half tuition scholarship
This scholarship will cover 50% of the New York Program tuition, totaling $3,999.

Eligibility Requirements: All applicants must be accepted to the New York program and be a sophomore or junior. Applicants need to show their dedication to success through their involvement on campus and in extracurricular activities.

Jessica Quinn Scholarship Recipients
2008: Christopher Blackerby, University of Missouri

San Francisco Program: The Normington Family Scholarship

Danielle Normington joined University of Dreams at its inception and has been instrumental in building the company into what it is today. As co-owner of the business, Danielle runs the division responsible for all summer program logistics. Her husband, Eric, is also the vice president of the company. Above all else, Danielle and Eric respect individuals with incredible work ethic. They are looking for a candidate that comes from a family of hard workers and an individual who values work ethic above all else.

Award Type: Half tuition scholarship
This scholarship will cover 50% of the San Francisco Program tuition, totaling $3,499.

Eligibility Requirements: All applicants must be accepted to the San Francisco program, have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and be a junior or senior.

Normington Family Scholarship Recipients
2008: Daniela Schofield, University of Rochester
2007: Abigail Young, Webster University

Los Angeles Program: The Brad Conner Scholarship

Brad Conner has been involved in the University of Dreams for over five years as a program participant in both the San Francisco and New York programs and was the third person asked to join the company. Through placing hundreds of students in Los Angeles and London, Brad has developed an understanding of the many barriers that can prevent people from pursuing their dreams. Brad has had the privilege of meeting diverse speakers and program participants throughout his years in the company who have inspiring stories of their own struggles and successes in pursing their dreams while making a difference in the world. One such dreamer, pictured here with Brad, is Alephonsion Deng, a “Lost Boy of Sudan,” who has overcome extreme adversity and strife to passionately pursue his dream of filmmaking. The impact Alephonsion has had on Brad, our students, and our company, has helped to define the ideal characteristics of a candidate for this scholarship. Brad would like to award this scholarship to a candidate who has demonstrated a commitment to positively impacting individuals, communities, and society.

Award Type: Half tuition scholarship
This scholarship will cover 50% of the Los Angeles Program tuition, totaling $3,999.

Eligibility Requirements: Must be seeking an internship for the L.A. program.

Brad Conner Scholarship Recipients
2008: NaQwanda Tucker, St. Xavier University

Los Angeles Program: The Whitney Tyler Scholarship

Whitney Tyler participated in our first University of Dreams Los Angeles Intern Program in 2004. Whitney has the honor of being the first disabled individual to participate in a University of Dreams program. She is now a full-time employee for University of Dreams, heading up our Admissions Team. Her dream is to inspire other disabled individuals to live a life as full and inspired as her own. Whitney will award her scholarship to a disabled applicant who has a dream of working in the entertainment industry.

Award Type: Half tuition scholarship
This scholarship will cover 50% of the Los Angeles Program tuition, totaling $3,999.

Eligibility Requirements: All applicants must be accepted to the Los Angeles program. Each applicant must be a disabled individual who is an over-achiever who has already done something substantial with his/her life to better society; or, has at least reached an extraordinary goal on his/her own which has changed the opinions of others.  Applicants also need to have a goal in mind that they are trying to reach and have come to a roadblock, but are not willing to give up on their dream.

Whitney Tyler Scholarship Recipients
2008: Tara Haghighi, San Francisco State University
2007: Ralph Belance, Wilberforce University

Chicago Program: The Candi Carter Scholarship

As a distinguished guest speaker for our Chicago Program, we are proud to honor her commitment to supporting students’ dreams with the Candi Carter Scholarship. Candi is a senior producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show. She has been with the show for over twelve years. Her career began with CNN. She then went on to work for WISN TV in Milwaukee where she won an Emmy for Outstanding Children’s Programming. Candi is a graduate of Boston College and is married with a four-year-old son.

Award Type: Full tuition scholarship

Eligibility Requirements: All applicants must be African American students interested in a career in communications.

Candi Carter Scholarship Recipients
2008: Justin Nelson, Alcorn State University

Chicago Program: The Kristyn Fontenot Memorial Scholarship

Kristyn Fontenot participated in the Chicago program in the summer of 2005. Her life was tragically cut short by a car accident just a few months after graduation. Kristyn graduated as valedictorian from Pineville High school in 2002. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design from Louisiana Tech University in 2006, where she received several scholarships and was regularly included on the President's and Dean's Lists. Additionally, she has been recognized for her outstanding talent in graphic design, including winning the Louisiana Tech Annual Student Art Show poster competition. Through the University of Dreams Kristyn spent the summer of 2005 in Chicago interning with Two By Four advertising agency. She was planning to attend graduate school at the University of Texas at Austin in the fall. With her enormous heart and her contagious smile, Kristyn has been a comfort and inspiration to all who have known her. University of Dreams would like to honor Kristyn’s memory by offering an annual scholarship to a participant for the Chicago program who has an interest in interning in the advertising or graphic design industries.

Award Type: Full tuition scholarship

Eligibility Requirements: All applicants must be seeking an internship in Chicago in either graphic design or the creative side of advertising. 

Kristyn Fontenot Scholarship Recipients
2008: Laura Smoltich, Eastern Illinois University
2007: Aisha Gordon, Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Barcelona Program: The Buntz Family Scholarship

Brian Buntz is a co-owner of University of Dreams and runs our Education and Human Resources Divisions. Upon graduating from college, Brian worked in Guatemala as a Peace Corps Volunteer and in addition to becoming fluent in Spanish, developed a passion for education and moving people from a life they have to the life they would like to have. Brian’s wife, Edna, and son, Diego, are very much a part of the University of Dreams family and assist in running our various programs. Their scholarship will be awarded to an individual of Hispanic descent who displays a sincere belief in social justice and a desire to commit to making a difference in the lives of others.

Award Type: Half tuition scholarship
This scholarship will cover 50% of the Barcelona Program tuition, totaling $3,999.

Eligibility Requirements: Must be accepted to Barcelona program, of Hispanic descent and completing his or her sophomore year or higher.

Buntz Family Scholarship Recipients
2008: Maria Andrade, Loras College
2007: Jeremy Collado, Duke University

Hong Kong Program: The Kim-Trang Nguyen-Dinh Scholarship

Kim-Trang Nguyen-Dinh is an alumna of the University of Dreams 2004 Stanford class. After having an incredibly inspiring and life-changing summer as a participant, she continued on to graduate from James Madison University with an English and Marketing degree and joined the University of Dreams full-time shortly after. Through her history with the company, she has been involved in almost every aspect of the business. Her dedication and hard work has transpired to her accomplishments. She is now the Vice President of Risk Management. With a true passion for travel and a love of the humanities, she has empowered herself to be successful in a company that incorporates both.

She attributes her achievements to her parents, who are both immigrants of Vietnam and taught her the true meaning of loyalty, dedication, and hard work. Kim will be awarding this scholarship to an individual that exudes these same qualities and knows the true significance of overcoming the adversities and challenges of a first generation immigrant into the US.

Award Type: Half tuition scholarship
This scholarship will cover 50% of the Hong Kong Program tuition, totaling $3,999.

Eligibility Requirements: All applicants must be accepted into the Hong Kong program and completing their sophomore, junior, or senior year. 

Kim-Trang Nguyen-Dinh Scholarship Recipients
2008: Elizabeth Nguyen, University of Southern California

Sydney Program: The Elina Stavros Scholarship

Elina participated in the inaugural class of University of Dreams in 2001.  Her experience sparked her drive to take advantage of opportunities that college and life have to offer.  Throughout her college and post-college career, Elina worked hard, played hard, and took on exciting experiences for her own personal discovery and enrichment:  Language and Cultural Immersion Programs (Greece), Volunteer Programs (Global Outreach-Nashville, TN), Spiritual Retreat Programs, and Study Abroad programs (SAS®) to name a few.  She has been working for UoD for several years and has many passions, including travel, culture, and exploring ways to positively impact the world.

Award Type: Half tuition scholarship
This scholarship will cover 50% of the Sydney Program tuition, totaling $3,999.

Eligibility Requirements: All applicants must be accepted to the Australia program and be a sophomore or junior.  She would like to award this scholarship to a candidate who has demonstrated efforts in overcoming adversity through hard work, positive attitude, and faith.  The ideal candidate should have a desire to make a positive impact on this world.  The recipient of this scholarship should commit to attending all University of Dreams events and keeping a journal/blog of his/her experiences.

Elina Stavros Scholarship Recipients
2008: Lauren Cordova, University of Virginia