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FUTURE GOALS SCHOLARS

See previous year's winners of the Future Goals Scholarship! These are the select students who were chosen by the Board of Directors to receive the $2,500 scholarship, supporting each student in their pursuit of higher education.

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THIS YEAR'S WINNERS

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Ashley Nace

Susquehanna University

"Soccer taught me what it takes to push myself. I learned that to get what you want, you have to work for it. It’s not just about ability, it’s about mindset."

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Ava Grace Nulph

Florida Gulf Coast University

"Soccer instilled hope in me during my darkest period. The structured environment and sense of belonging were crucial to my recovery. The support from coaches and teammates, who believed in my potential even when I doubted myself, was instrumental in helping me reclaim my life."

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Brendan John Karwacki

Fairfield University

"Coaching has helped me realize that creating a positive soccer experience for my team, they too can learn and appreciate the game as I have for so long."

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Keira Milam

University of Maryland, College Park

"Life is full of adversity. Having the mental capacity to overcome these challenges is hard to achieve, it takes time and patience... My time in soccer has not only built a community of support around me, but has also taught me valuable lessons, ones that allow me to succeed throughout the rest of my life."

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Nihar Rahul Bagkar

New York University

"Just as Dani Rojas from Ted Lasso proclaims, "Football is life!"—soccer is the heartbeat of my life, a constant source of inspiration and motivation, and the story that defines who I am today."

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Waseem Jawawdeh

Temple University

"I used my camaraderie with teammates and friends to overcome [my low point]. They lent me support that I never knew I needed. I felt a greater sense of fraternity and belonging.... This served as a reminder that no matter the violence in my community, I had a way to express myself."

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