Student Success Story: Ananda Garris Wins the Graduate School Support Scholarship 🎉
Read this Scholarship Winner Success Story and see how Going Merry scholarships help students pay for school and achieve their goals.
Going Merry loves celebrating our scholarship winners! We’re thrilled to share the story of Ananda Garris, an inspiring student who was recently awarded the $1,000 Graduate School Support Scholarship, provided by Going Merry.
Meet Scholarship Winner Ananda Garris
Ananda is an incoming doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at Hawaii Pacific University. Her long-term goal is to create neurological assessments tailored to the Pacific Island community, helping reduce misdiagnosis in this underrepresented group.
“My name is Ananda Garris, and I am an incoming doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at Hawaii Pacific University. My future goal is to develop neurological assessments that are applicable to the Pacific Island community to eliminate misdiagnosis in this underrepresented group.”
Her dedication to making a difference in the health field makes her an incredible example of a student success story.
How Winning a Scholarship Made an Impact
Winning the Graduate School Support Scholarship was both exciting and life-changing for Ananda.
“I am incredibly grateful to have been awarded this scholarship. It truly feels like my financial burden continues to dwindle thanks to Going Merry. When I found out I had won, I was in total shock.”
The scholarship has helped ease financial stress, giving her more freedom to focus on her studies and clinical work.
“This scholarship has alleviated a lot of financial stress, which will allow me to focus more of my energy on academic coursework and completing more clinical hours.”
Why Ananda Recommends Going Merry Scholarships
When asked why she recommends Going Merry scholarships to other students, Ananda highlighted how easy the platform makes the process:
“I would recommend Going Merry to other students because it is very well organized and allows you to save scholarships you think you will apply for. It also keeps track of which scholarships you applied for and which ones you have in progress.”
With features like personalized matches, deadline tracking, and organized applications, Going Merry makes it simpler for students to discover how to win scholarships.
Ananda’s Advice for Other Students
Ananda knows first-hand how stressful applying for scholarships and college can be. Her top tips for students are:
“My greatest advice for anyone applying for scholarships is to start early, stay organized, and keep track of deadlines.”
She also encourages students who may be hesitant:
“For anyone on the fence about applying for scholarships, I would say: just do it. You never know what could happen, and the opportunity might be waiting for you.”
Start Your Own Scholarship Journey
Ananda’s journey is an inspiring scholarship winner success story — and you could be next! Going Merry is here to support students by simplifying the scholarship search and application process.
Ready to write your own success story? Sign up for free at goingmerry.com to start finding and applying for scholarships today.
Disclaimer: This blog post provides personal finance educational information, and it is not intended to provide legal, financial, or tax advice.
Disclaimer: This is a paid client testimonial. Ananda received a gift card in exchange for sharing her Going Merry scholarship experience.
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