Isabella Riollano

Team Fellowship Award Winner

I want to be a NICU nurse. I would love to help stop the spread of diseases and sickness at the youngest age possible. Being selected as the recipient of the team fellowship award means so much to me. It is one more reason for me to keep pushing to pursue my goal as a NICU nurse.

Justin Montgomery

Raider Award Winner

My future plans are to graduate college and go to the NFL. This scholarship means a lot to me because it is helping pay for my college tuition so I can play at the next level and I can keep chasing my dreams.

Jacob Hartman

Athletic Achievement Award Winner

I wanted to thank your organization again for this great honor. This recognition is a reminder of all the hard work I have put in to get myself to this point. I will be attending Bentley University in the Fall playing the sport I love as a Falcon! It has been my lifelong dream to play tennis in college and that dream will finally be a reality. I will be majoring in business and hope to someday use the valuable skills and connections I have made playing tennis to have a
successful career.

Gabriella Belder

Team Fellowship Award Winner

I wanted to thank you again for this scholarship. My plans for the future are that I will be attending University of South Florida, this coming fall, in the main Tampa campus. I will be majoring in either biology, or exercise science, going down a pre-med track to either become a sports medicine doctor, or a physical therapist. I also applied for the Living Learning Community at USF, where I am waiting to hear back from. If I get in, I will be able to room with people who are also pursuing to become a rising health professional. I strive to build connections in my new USF community and take advantage of as many opportunities I can come across. With this, receiving the team fellowship award has granted me recognition that I have the skills to encourage people around me, and use my collaborative skills in a learning environment. I feel very grateful for this recognition, and will keep my enthusiastic energy as I conquer the next four years of college, and in my future, not just as a health professional, but as a citizen and fellow teammate of the world around me. Thank you again for everything, have a great day!

Alivia Ross

Extraordinary Community Service Award Winner

Firstly, I would like to thank Al DeSimone’s ‘Charity for Champions’ non-profit organization for choosing me as a recipient of their scholarship. I am currently majoring psychology at Florida International University and I aspire to become a forensic psychologist. Gaining this scholarship not only helps me financially in school but this helped to keep my hope alive. A lot of students stop trying to further their education because of financial difficulties and I was almost an example. Additionally, constant scholarship rejections can cause an individual, like myself, to give up. However I want to encourage all to keep applying to every scholarship since you never know when your luck might hit. Overall, in the future my main goal is to be able to help others as great as Al DeSimone’s ‘Charity for Champions’ has helped me!

Alexis Gatlin

Artistic Achievement Award Honorable Mention

My future plans involve pursuing higher education in Sports management and making a meaningful impact in my community through sports psychology and charities. The Charity for Champions Scholarships holds immense significance for me as it not only provides the financial support necessary to achieve my academic aspirations but also recognizes and empowers individuals dedicated to making a difference. This scholarship will enable me to focus on my studies and community service, further motivating me to excel and give back to society.

Paige Murphy

Leadership Award Honorable Mention

Thank you for the Charity for Champions Leadership Award Honorable Mention. Being part of the selection process was a great experience. I really appreciate the feedback I was given. I’m proud to be part of the Charity for Champions nonprofit which truly looks at what each individual student has to offer. Thank you for sharing your experience as a student with me. The obstacles that you overcame provide motivation for me. This Fall, I will be attending the University of Mississippi, “Ole Miss”, where I have been directly admitted into the Public Policy Leadership Program. I have also been accepted into the Fastrack Program and will enroll in the Leadership Endorsement Program as well.

Samantha Bishop

Extraordinary Community Service Award Winner

I am incredibly honored and grateful to have been named the recipient of the Extraordinary Community Service Award. Community Service has always been a cornerstone in my life, whether it be helping around the school or in my community. I feel a sense of pride and joy when I am able to give back to all those who have shaped me into who I am today and helped me make it thus far in my journey. It is humbling to be given this recognition and I hope that I have been a good role model for those that I have served and mentored for many years to come. This scholarship will help me pay for my studies to further my education at Florida International University. I plan on receiving my Criminal Justice Degree with a minor in International Relations all while continuing to serve my community. I am so thankful to Dr. DeSimone and his amazing team for blessing me with this scholarship.

Alissa Leme

Team Fellowship Award Winner

I am extremely honored to have received this scholarship from Dr. DeSimone’s Charity for Champions as it will help me greatly continue my college education. With this aid, I will pursue a degree in International Relations at the University of South Florida. Additionally, I am grateful to continue my cheerleading career as a part of the USF Coed cheerleading team. This scholarship will not only enable me to pursue my studies and athletic goals together by lifting financial stress, but also aligns with my values of service, community involvement, and team fellowship. With this support, I plan to excel in my pursuits and represent this organization with excellence. I’d like to thank Charity of Champions once again for their generosity and for believing in me to make a positive impact by pursuing my future academic and athletic ambitions.

Elizabeth Mopps

Artistic Achievement Award Winner

This scholarship means a lot to me because it gives me the opportunity to further my education in something I am passionate about which is Athletic training leading into Physical Therapy. I am continuing my education and The University of Tampa which is a private school and that is where this scholarship means so much. I appreciate everything you’ve done to make that possible!