Bridging the Dream Scholarship Winner| Damian’s story | Sallie Mae

Damian is a winner of Sallie Mae’s 2017 Bridging the Dream Scholarship: https://www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream/.

The Bridging the Dream Scholarship gives outstanding, hardworking high school students a chance to overcome financial obstacles and pay for college.

The scholarship also brings Sallie Mae’s mission to life, as employees across the company dedicated themselves to raising money to help fund the scholarships. From 5Ks to bake sales, employees are excited to help students pay for college and help future dreams take shape.

For years, Damian struggled with literacy. But, when he entered 6th grade, he arrived determined to learn to read. Now in high school, he has consistently ranked as top of his class and is president of the Tri-M Music Honor Society, Ensemble, and the Gospel Choir. What's up next? College. Nothing will stand in his way.

Sallie Mae® is here to help students pay for college. Let us help you achieve your dream of education with student loans, scholarships, information on grants, and planning tools at https://www.salliemae.com.

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