HCEF Scholarship Testimonials

"I enjoy working in Holmes County because of the small town feel.  With a small town atmosphere, people seem to be more personable and friendly.  I also like that Holmes County has alot of hometown businesses.  It makes this area very unique," states former HCEF scholarship recipient Brooke Hershberger.  Brooke graduated from Bluffton University in 2011 with her bachelor's degree and currently works for the Holmes County Department of Job & Family Services.  Although she has pursued a career that is not directly correlated with her intended major, she states "I feel that I have gained skills in knowing how to work with people and how to de-escalate situations."  The HCEF has played a major part in lowering her college expenses.  "The HCEF was one of the contributing donors that helped keep my college expenses lower and for that I am so grateful.  As of May 2015, I have paid off all of my college loans, just a little under four years!"