Student Stories

"The partnership between GCC and Microsoft have not only provided me with essential financial support, but also equipped me with practical skills and mentorship."

"I would like to personally send my thank you and appreciation for the fall emergency grant."

"Your contribution is not just a financial relief but a lifeline that will help me navigate a challenging period."

"I was worried that my lack of internet and not having transportation to go to campus to use the internet there, was going to cause me to fall behind. Now I will be able to pay my internet and finish my classes, all thanks to your kindness and generosity."

"I wanted to come to an institution where I felt safe and free to express my personality."

"I fell behind in school to take care of my children."

"Having this funding will allow me to focus on school without worrying about making ends meet."

"I am so happy that I did not second guess myself on what I thought I couldn’t do."

"With this scholarship and the amazing teachers at Mesa, I have been able to show that not only can I achieve my goals, I can surpass them and keep improving past what I thought was possible."

"I am a mother to ten children and grandmother to three. I hope to inspire my posterity to serve others in some way in their lives."