Voices of Hope Scholarships for Individuals Affected by a Brain Tumor

"Receiving this scholarship will help to ease some of the burden of loans that I will be taking on and positively impact my future. It will allow me to spend less time worrying about repayment, and more time focusing on my studies so I can make a difference in people's lives the way the SBTF has made a difference in mine."

~Bella V, 2021 VOH Scholarship Recipient

“I am honored to be chosen as a recipient of the Voices of Hope Scholarship from the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation. My dad battled a brain tumor my entire life and lost his battle when I was nine years old. Receiving this scholarship will help ease some of the financial burden as I pursue my goal of becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy. I feel my dad’s battle, and the disabilities caused by his brain tumor, helped shape who I am today and have led me on a path of helping others. Thank you for helping me reach this goal.”

~Jason M, 2024 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"Receiving The Jeff Epperson Memorial Scholarship means everything to me! I was so inspired by Jeff’s story and his fight with his brain tumor. When I found out about my brain tumor, I had just finished my first year of nursing school. After spending time in the hospital after my craniotomy to have my tumor removed, I was inspired by the care I received from all of my nurses, and it has made love the field of nursing even more. This scholarship will help me finish my last year of nursing school, so that I can become a registered nurse and provide compassionate care to other people, like all of my nurses provided for me."

~Hayley M, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"I am honored to be a recipient of the Karen Herman Voices of Hope Academic Scholarship as I begin a new chapter of my life. With the help of this generous scholarship, I plan to study neuroscience at Scripps College and spread hope for other survivors like myself. Thank you to SBTF for helping me take one step toward my future academic endeavors that I hope can one day aid survivors and families affected by brain cancer."

~Nitya C, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"Receiving this scholarship for the second year in a row is a blessing to me as I enter my last year of nursing school. I am grateful for this scholarship and the financial help as I work to pursue my dreams and become a nurse."

~Jordan H, 2021 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"The SBTF Voices of Hope Academic Scholarship will help reduce the financial burden of pursuing graduate studies for a Master of Architecture degree, thus making it more financially feasible to start my own architecture firm after I graduate. Thank you SBTF for helping students turn a life-altering experience into something positive!"

~Katerina G, 2021 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"This scholarship is a true blessing, I will not let you all down.”

~Michael H, 2021 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"This award is allowing me to honor my mom and soon make an impact in others' lives, in the same way that Occupational Therapy impacted her while she battled Glioblastoma in 2015.”

~Noelle O, 2021 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"I’m pleased to share that I was awarded the Faulkenberry Family Voices of Hope Academic Scholarship! The Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation’s Voices of Hope Scholarships are awarded to individuals who have been impacted by a brain tumor diagnosis. This scholarship will give me the opportunity to continue my education at the University of Michigan this fall. 

This award also allows me to honor my father’s life and make an impact on those of others, just as I promised him I would. I am truly humbled to be recognized by such an incredible foundation; I know my dad would be proud if he were here today. I am beyond thankful for the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation, and the incredible things they do to help families like mine. It truly makes the biggest difference. "

~Meaghan E, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"This Scholarship has made a big difference in me getting my education and achieving my dream of working in the medical field."

~Samantha S, 2021 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"I am so thankful to be selected as a recipient of the Voices of Hope Craig "Ironhead" Heyward Scholarship. I was thrilled to have learned of my selection and deeply honored. Receiving this scholarship will help to ease some of the burden of loans that I will be taking on and positively impact my future.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your dedication to helping pediatric patients with brain tumors and their families. I am truly humbled to have been recognized by such a wonderful foundation and will be forever grateful for your generosity."

~Bella V, 2021 VOH Scholarship Recipient

“I am very thankful to receive the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation’s Voices of Hope Academic Scholarship. This funding allows me to advance my medical education at the University of Colorado School of Medicine where I am in my final year before entering Neurology residency. This scholarship serves as a testament to the resiliency of patients and all those whose lives are impacted by a brain tumor diagnosis. It is also a demonstration of the wonderful support that exists within the brain tumor and cancer community. Thank you all!”

~Rebecca R, 2024 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"When I found out that my mother had a malignant brain tumor the first question that came to mind was how many of my milestones will she be around for. I am grateful for the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation, because this scholarship will help me to complete my senior year in college and share this milestone with my mother. "

~Tamerra M, 2021 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"I am honored to be a recipient of the Karen Herman Voices of Hope Academic Scholarship as I begin a new chapter of my life. With the help of this generous scholarship, I plan to study neuroscience at Scripps College and spread hope for other survivors like myself. Thank you to SBTF for helping me take one step toward my future academic endeavors that I hope can one day aid survivors and families affected by brain cancer."

~Nitya C, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"Anything is possible by the grace of God. When my mother was going through her treatments we could only pray that everything would be alright. And by receiving this scholarship I am blessed that I am able to get my college degree."

~Tamiyah M, 2021 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"Receiving this scholarship is so special to me, but even more special for the younger me who dreamed of studying theater in college. The biggest supporters of these dreams have always been my parents. My education has always been their number one priority. Growing up I always admired how I had two incredibly intelligent parents that wanted my future to not only be filled with success, but also an abundance of happiness. Participating in the SBTF’s race for research is such a fond memory and I know my dad would be so proud that I am able to begin this next chapter of my life and continue my education."

~Parker M, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"To be awarded this scholarship means so much to me financially and reminds me daily of my Dad and how proud he would be of me pursuing my college and baseball dreams.”

~Trenton M, 2021 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"The Will Prigden Voices of Hope scholarship award means the world to me! From the first time I ever picked up a guitar, my Father was always there to support my dream. He made sure I was where I needed to be for practice, lessons, and everything else. He came to every single show to make sure he could support me however he could. I want to do the same thing for other musicians with my audio degree. My goal is to help small/local artists get their music written, recorded, and released to follow their dreams. This award will help me do just that. Thank you so much for selecting me for this award."

~ Josh G, 2021 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"Thank you for your continued support in my education through the Voices of Hope Scholarship. I just finished my manufacturing engineering summer internship at Spirit AeroSystems and I'm looking forward to learning more about engineering in my junior year this Fall!"

~Kenna B, 2021 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"I’m pleased to share that I was awarded the Faulkenberry Family Voices of Hope Academic Scholarship! The Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation’s Voices of Hope Scholarships are awarded to individuals who have been impacted by a brain tumor diagnosis. This scholarship will give me the opportunity to continue my education at the University of Michigan this fall. 

This award also allows me to honor my father’s life and make an impact on those of others, just as I promised him I would. I am truly humbled to be recognized by such an incredible foundation; I know my dad would be proud if he were here today. I am beyond thankful for the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation, and the incredible things they do to help families like mine. It truly makes the biggest difference."

~Meaghan E, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"Receiving the Craig “Ironhead” Heyward Scholarship is more than monetary support to me; it also validates my experiences over the past few years and what I’ve overcome thus far. I am truly honored to have been chosen as a recipient of this scholarship as it will significantly help me pursue my education. Thank you for believing in my abilities and investing in my future. I am committed to making the most of this opportunity and contributing positively to society, inspired by the belief you have shown in me.”

 ~Teagan M, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"Receiving this award means the world to me because it will enable me to follow my dream of becoming a pediatric oncology nurse! This scholarship will lessen the financial burden that college can bring and will allow me to pursue my Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing at Piedmont University. I am beyond excited and truly grateful for this opportunity. As you know fighting brain cancer is expensive so this scholarship is a true blessing to my family."

~Annalee K, 2022 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"This scholarship holds immense value, not just for me, but for my entire family.  My sister's diagnosis and treatment have led to difficult situations for all of us, and being able to honor her and the struggle that she went through with this scholarship is a truly exceptional opportunity.  Furthermore, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those who contributed to the creation of this scholarship. Your immense generosity is intensely appreciated."

~Kyle G, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"This scholarship gives me the opportunity to achieve my goals in college. Even though my mom is battling cancer she wants to see me be successful in college. This scholarship allows me to accomplish my greatest challenges in college. I want to make my mom proud!!"

~Brooke H, 2022 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"I am grateful for the honor of being chosen to receive this SBTF scholarship. It is both validating and empowering my life experiences and educational pursuit. This scholarship helps alleviate a financial burden and will therefore allow me to slow down and spend more time with my family while I am studying to earn my doctorate. I thank God for the privilege of returning to school and the ways He is making this possible. Thank you to all who support SBTF and provide this opportunity for scholarships"

~Jessie P, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

“The Karen Herman Legacy Scholarship has made medical school significantly easier by allowing me to focus on becoming a better doctor for my patients, rather than worrying about the financial burden of tuition. I am deeply grateful to the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation (SBTF) for their tireless work in supporting those with a family history of brain tumors. Thanks to their efforts, I am inspired to one day provide the same compassionate care for families like my own.”

~Emma C, 2024 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"I am so grateful for being awarded the Craig “Ironhead” Heyward Voices of Hope Academic Scholarship.
Receiving this scholarship will help pay for college and ultimately help me make a difference in the world around me. I plan to use my college education to help the environment, which makes this scholarship incredibly important, as it will help fund that education. After I developed a brain tumor, most of my college funds went into paying off medical bills, many of which have yet to be completely paid off. For the last few years, my family and I have worried about how we would be able to pay for college and the loans that would undoubtedly come with it. We are incredibly grateful for this scholarship and those who recognize the struggle of children who go through hardship and continue to push towards an education and a bright future. Thank you to SBTF and the Cameron Heyward Foundation for helping to give me the means to achieve my educational goals."

~Bryn M, 2022 VOH Scholarship Recipient

“I am incredibly grateful to SBTF for this scholarship opportunity and allowing me to continue the legacy of Karen Herman. I am currently double majoring in cell and molecular biology and psychology. I plan to honor my grandfather’s memory and make him proud by becoming a physician and showing my patients every kindness. Thank you so much to everyone involved in the creation of this scholarship and for your generosity.“

~Cloey B, 2024 VOH Scholarship Recipient

“This award means a great deal to me as it will help me achieve my goal of obtaining a college degree in a career that I choose. I am thankful and proud to receive this award, which confirms to me that my hard work and determination have paid off. Also, it proves that after cancer, you can still achieve the goals that you set for yourself. “

~Brannon N, 2024 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"Receiving the Ironhead Heyward Voices of Hope scholarship from the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation is such an honor. Having been personally affected by my mother's brain tumor, I truly appreciate everything your foundation stands for and the work you do to assist people who, unfortunately, have to battle through such adversity. Thank you so much for your efforts and the scholarship!!!"

~Christopher H, 2022 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"I am honored and humbled to be selected as the recipient of your scholarship. By giving me your scholarship, you are supporting us not just financially, but emotionally as you believe us to be worth supporting. Thank you so much for making my chance for a bright future easier for me and my family to obtain."

~Emily H, 2022 VOH Scholarship Recipient

“I am incredibly grateful to have received the Will Pridgen scholarship. Not only does it allow me to continue my education, but it also represents how hard I have worked to get to where I am today. I’m incredibly proud to have come this far and continue to work towards my degree. It’s especially significant to have received an arts-based scholarship because my love for architecture and the arts plays a large role in my aspirations on an educational and professional level.”

~Bryn M, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"Every bit of support has helped me through the challenge of having a brain tumor. I'm grateful now that the SBTF is supporting me in my education."

~Gideon J, 2022 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"I am excited to return to school this fall and it is such a blessing to receive this scholarship and it gives me hope that this year will be able to attend for the full year and excel in my academics"

~Jasmine M, 2022 VOH Scholarship Recipient

“I am so blessed to receive this award so that a large financial burden can be taken off of my family and so that I can honor my dad through this scholarship and my education.”

~Jillian C, 2022 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"This scholarship has truly impacted my life. It has helped jumpstart my career in the medical field. Voices of Hope Academic Scholarship will help me be the kind of quality doctor inspired by the quality doctors I've continuously seen throughout my life."

~Katelynn B, 2022 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"Receiving this award is such an honor. I have been so blessed to share my journey with you. This scholarship makes me feel more fulfilled and excited about my future and education."

~Lauren B, 2022 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"This scholarship isn't just money to help pay for my college education, it's an acknowledgement of the struggle that I was forced to endure at a young age and how I bounced back. Of course I'm glad to receive financial assistance, but that isn't all this means to me. My life was undoubtedly changed for the worse by my diagnosis, and this award gives me assistance in setting up my future to be as fruitful as possible!"

~DJ K, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"I am very grateful for being awarded the Craig “Ironhead” Heyward Voices of Hope Academic Scholarship. Receiving this scholarship will help me pay for college to the school of my dreams. When I was diagnosed with a brain tumor, there was a time I didn’t think college would be part of my future. I am thankful for this scholarship for recognizing the hard work and dedication needed to pursue a college education. Thank you to SBTF and the Cameron Heyward Foundation for helping me with the means to achieve my educational goals."

~Anthony T, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

“I am honored to be a recipient of the Voices of Hope Scholarship. With the help of this scholarship, I will focus my studies on exercise science to get into physical therapy graduate school. Physical therapists made a significant impact on my dad’s life throughout his journey after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. I am committed to paying it forward by positivity impacting as many lives as possible. Thank you to the Southeastern Brian Tumor Foundation for this fantastic opportunity.”

~Mackenzie M, 2024 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"Receiving the Craig “Ironhead” Heyward Scholarship is more than monetary support to me; it also validates my experiences over the past few years and what I’ve overcome thus far. I am truly honored to have been chosen as a recipient of this scholarship as it will significantly help me pursue my education. Thank you for believing in my abilities and investing in my future. I am committed to making the most of this opportunity and contributing positively to society, inspired by the belief you have shown in me.”

~Teagan M, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

“I am truly blessed and honored to receive the Craig "Ironhead" Heyward Voices of Hope Scholarship. Having been diagnosed with a brain tumor, I faced many difficulties, not just physically but mentally/emotionally as well. Reaching out and surrounding yourself with supports will help with the lasting impact of having a brain tumor. Because of SBTF, this scholarship will help alleviate some of the financial burden in paying for school. That way I can focus on obtaining my degree in Human Biology/Pre-Medicine at Ohio University and begin my journey to medical school. Thank you SBTF and the Cameron Heyward Foundation for this scholarship and getting me one step closer to my dream!”

~Jordyne N, 2024 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"I'm so grateful to the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation for supporting my education at Georgia Tech. SBTF has supported my family and I over the past three years since my astrocytoma diagnosis; between support groups, resources and research, I'm so  blessed to be part of this community. This scholarship serves as a reminder and encouragement to remain committed to my goals, no matter what challenges I face."
~Joey M, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"I am so excited to hear that I have received this scholarship.  I can't thank you enough for believing in me.  I will be using this to further my education in the field of psychology.  After going through this "brain tumor" journey, I have learned to be grateful for each gift I am given, and this is truly a gift.  I will work very hard and make sure this money you have entrusted me with will be a great benefit to not only me but also this organization."

Preslyn H, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"I want to thank SBTF for this scholarship opportunity. I am beyond grateful to receive this scholarship. It allows me to go away to school to pursue a degree in medicine. It has helped take some of the financial  burden in paying for school. Thank you SBTF for making my journey to college a reality."

~Jordyne N, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

“After entering remission, I felt like my brain tumor journey had become hidden. This award from the SBTF makes me feel seen. The recognition validates my decision to pursue a higher education at Purdue University despite its hardships financially, physically, and mentally. It’s extra special that the award I received was in memory of a previous Purdue student (Boiler Up!). I feel empowered to finish my undergraduate degree in engineering and use it to show the world just how much I am capable of. Thank you SBTF for giving me more hope for my future!"

~Rylee H, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

“After entering remission, I felt like my brain tumor journey had become hidden. This award from the SBTF makes me feel seen. The recognition validates my decision to pursue a higher education at Purdue University despite its hardships financially, physically, and mentally. It’s extra special that the award I received was in memory of a previous Purdue student (Boiler Up!). I feel empowered to finish my undergraduate degree in engineering and use it to show the world just how much I am capable of. Thank you SBTF for giving me more hope for my future!"

~Rylee H, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"This scholarship is truly going to help me on my journey to becoming a great patient advocating doctor. I couldn't be more grateful.”

~ Amelia S, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"Being selected to receive a Will Pridgen Voices of Hope Scholarship from SBTF is an honor and I am so thankful. I was diagnosed with a brain tumor 10 years ago and it has been a long road for my family and myself physically, mentally, and financially. This award will help make it easier to continue studying for a degree in graphic design, and I want to express my thanks to SBTF and to the family of Will Pridgen for creating a scholarship for students working towards a degree in the Arts."

~Matthew Y, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"Receiving The Jeff Epperson Memorial Scholarship means everything to me! I was so inspired by Jeff’s story and his fight with his brain tumor. When I found out about my brain tumor, I had just finished my first year of nursing school. After spending time in the hospital after my craniotomy to have my tumor removed, I was inspired by the care I received from all of my nurses, and it has made love the field of nursing even more. This scholarship will help me finish my last year of nursing school, so that I can become a registered nurse and provide compassionate care to other people, like all of my nurses provided for me."

~Hayley M, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"I am humbled to receive the SBTF Voices of Hope Scholarship.  I am able to honor my grandmother while pursuing my future goals and dreams of supporting under served communities in the areas of mental health and brain injuries. Thank you so much for this honor."

~Riley D, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"This scholarship isn't just money to help pay for my college education, it's an acknowledgement of the struggle that I was forced to endure at a young age and how I bounced back. Of course I'm glad to receive financial assistance, but that isn't all this means to me. My life was undoubtedly changed for the worse by my diagnosis, and this award gives me assistance in setting up my future to be as fruitful as possible!"

~Douglas V, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"This scholarship holds immense value, not just for me, but for my entire family.  My sister's diagnosis and treatment have led to difficult situations for all of us, and being able to honor her and the struggle that she went through with this scholarship is a truly exceptional opportunity.  Furthermore, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those who contributed to the creation of this scholarship. Your immense generosity is intensely appreciated."

~Kyle G, 2023 Scholarship Recipient

"I am so excited to hear that I have received this scholarship.  I can't thank you enough for believing in me.  I will be using this to further my education in the field of psychology.  After going through this "brain tumor" journey, I have learned to be grateful for each gift I am given, and this is truly a gift.  I will work very hard and make sure this money you have entrusted me with will be a great benefit to not only me but also this organization."

~Preslyn H, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

"I want to first thank the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation for making this scholarship possible. Thank you for all that you do within the brain tumor community. Receiving this scholarship is truly a full circle moment for me; my family and I attended the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation Walk/Run on Saturday, July 23, 2011, in honor of my late brother Tyler C. Williams. Tyler's Team name was: We Have A Story To Tell. Tyler was diagnosed with a Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma on April 22, 2009. He lived 8.5 years past his three-month prognosis transitioning to heaven on December 28, 2017. I always wanted to be a pediatrician, but it was not until Tyler passed away that I knew what specialty I would pursue. I am a Forensic Science and Biology Double Major with a Chemistry Minor and will be graduating in the Fall of 2023. My main goal is to prolong the healthy life of children with cancer. Having siblings made me who I am today. We deserve a chance to grow up together; we deserve each other. This award allows me to continue to work towards becoming a Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist as it lifts a tremendous financial burden. As Tyler would say, please remember to "Treat yo'self" Thank you all again for this amazing opportunity."

~Taylor W, 2023 VOH Scholarship Recipient

“I am so honored to receive this scholarship and I am grateful to have so many opportunities to turn a horrible diagnosis into something positive. I like to use my experiences to help and connect with kids and families in similar circumstances and receiving this scholarship helps me continue to serve as a positive role model to other kids who have a parent with a brain tumor. I truly believe that I am on the path that I am supposed to be on.”

~Katherine D, 2024 VOH Scholarship Recipient

“This award means a lot to me because it shows that I am a very determined individual who despite the struggles cancer has created, continues to do her very best work. I am proud to show others that I will continue to persevere regardless of having to work twice as hard to get there.”

~Anna G, 2024 VOH Scholarship Recipient

“From a young age, I wanted to be a teacher who changed lives in the way my teachers changed mine. Receiving the Faulkenberry Family Scholarship allows me to continue my education in my Master's program to be a more effective teacher who reminds students that our challenges do not have to hinder us from greatness.”

~Christian J, 2024 VOH Scholarship Recipient

“I'm so thankful that even though dealing with my mom's brain tumor, and everything that has come with it, has been awful, something good could come out of the situation. Thank you so much for your generosity, and know that this has blessed my family.”

~Heath H, 2024 VOH Scholarship Recipient

“Thank you so much for the generous award. It means living with a brain tumor and epilepsy will not have to disrupt my education. It means that my mom can take a rest after her upcoming breast cancer surgery instead of trying to work as she usually would. It also will mean I can focus on school and sharing my gift of singing at church and elsewhere, rather than trying to juggle a job and school, leaving little room for my musical passion. I am grateful beyond words.”

~Virginia B, 2024 VOH Scholarship Recipient

“This scholarship award will help my family pay for my college education at the University of California - Los Angeles where I will be studying Neuroscience. I aspire to go on to medical school after my undergraduate studies with the big goal in mind of working to become a Neuro-oncologist like my very own Neuro-oncologist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Dr. Tom Davidson.“

~Parker S, 2024 VOH Scholarship Recipient