Giving to the Kroc School

“The Paulus Scholarship has made my education at the Kroc School possible, enabling me to deepen my understanding of peace and justice. This generous support has allowed me to engage in critical research, expand my knowledge, and develop the skills necessary to contribute meaningfully to conflict resolution and human security.”

"Receiving the Francola Scholarship allows me to prioritize my learning inside and outside the classroom by alleviating a portion of the financial cost of attending grad school. As a candidate for the Master of Arts in Peace and Justice degree, I believe my education is enhanced by dedicating time to engaging in spaces where I can bridge theory and practice, such as acting as a restorative justice facilitator within a local corrections facility. I could not dedicate my time as a volunteer without the support of scholarships. I am truly grateful that this scholarship has enabled me to learn in new capacities and engage in opportunities that best support my career path."

"I am sincerely grateful to be chosen as one of this year's Francola Peace Scholar. This scholarship has put me one step closer to completing my master's degree free of debt. Education should be free and accessible to all, and scholarship foundations are making that more possible. At the University of San Diego, I am pursuing a MA in Peace and Justice at the Joan B. Kroc School. I am excited to pursue a career in community work post-graduation, with the vision of creating sustainable community-based learning centers for urban youth. These learning centers come from a holistic approach to deal with urban community violence and systematic community disparities."

"The Andrew James Storey Scholar and the William Headley Peace Scholar scholarships have helped offset some of the costs of attending graduate school which was a much-needed relief. As a result of making this program more accessible, I have grown tremendously in my academics and personal life and anticipate creating new opportunities for students in the future in order to better serve the community. I hope to work in people-focused organizations that work to promote social innovation while building my skills in program development and coordination."

"I was born and raised in Burundi, a small and beautiful country in East Africa. I worked for three years in a non-profit called Burundi Business Incubator (BBIN). There, I worked with different women and youths, guiding them through their process of self-development in their journey of entrepreneurship through projects I managed. This professional journey opened my eyes to different issues that youths in Burundi face financially and socially. I hope to gain the skills, experience, partnerships, or any kind of support I need to address the issues of my county. I sincerely thank Kroc School for being the first one to support me with the Wasson Social Innovation Scholarship in support of my education."