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Joyce Jernigan: Joyce Jernigan loved the time that she spent taking care of children at a local daycare—until it closed down. Fortunately, with the help of Scholarship America's Dreamkeepers Emergency Financial Aid, Joyce has been able to continue her education despite financial hurdles, and is moving closer to her dream of becoming a teacher. Read her story here.

Erin O'Flaherty: Her father, one of the first responders to the cleanup efforts after 9/11, was forced into retirement after contracting a lung disease from prolonged exposure to the rubble. The Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund, administered by Scholarship America, meant that Erin's educational dreams could still go on. Read her story here.

Rebecca Parks: Thanks to the Target All-Around Scholarship Program, managed by Scholarship America, this Maryland student was able to attend the college of her choice, rather than settling out of financial necessity. Read her story here.

Olha Popova: This first-generation immigrant from the Ukraine told her story as part of Illinois Dollars for Scholars' Lincolnland Legends essay competition—and it led to her receiving a first-prize scholarship and coming one step closer to achieving her postsecondary goals. Read her story here.