A Scholarship Story Worth Sharing
For Naomi Vega-Sanchez, scholarship support means more room to concentrate on the future she is building.
Naomi is a 2026 Believe in Me Scholarship recipient studying at Seattle Pacific University. She received a $3,000 award toward approved educational costs.
Hear Naomi Vega-Sanchez Tell Their Story
What This Scholarship Helps Make Possible
Award: $3,000
School: Seattle Pacific University
Recorded cost of attendance: $68,626
Scholarship support helps students protect time for learning, reduce financial pressure, and stay connected to their education goals.
In Their Own Words
“For me this scholarship means less financial burden to be able to focus more on my academics and future career goals.”
For Naomi Vega-Sanchez, scholarship support means more room to concentrate on the future she is building.
Naomi is a 2026 Believe in Me Scholarship recipient studying at Seattle Pacific University. She received a $3,000 award toward approved educational costs.
In her own words, Naomi wrote, “For me this scholarship means less financial burden to be able to focus more on my academics and future career goals.”
Less Pressure, More Focus
Naomi’s words capture why scholarship support matters. Financial pressure can follow students into the classroom, study time, planning conversations, and decisions about work, credits, and career preparation.
Her application record lists a cost of attendance of $68,626. A $3,000 scholarship can help reduce that pressure and support her academic progress and future career goals.
The College Board’s 2025 pricing report reinforces that full college costs include tuition and fees as well as living costs, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses College Board, Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid 2025.
Support Rooted in Community
Believe in Me’s scholarship program helps eligible education-bound young people age 24 and younger pursue college, career, trade, and certificate pathways. Awards are paid directly to institutions for approved cost-of-attendance expenses Believe in Me Scholarship Program.
Naomi’s scholarship is part of Believe in Me’s Education pillar and reflects the power of Community Support. Donors and volunteers become part of a wider network helping students move forward.
Community-funded scholarships help keep opportunity within reach for students navigating complex costs and responsibilities.
How You Can Help More Students Like Naomi
A donation can help reduce the financial pressure on a student. Volunteer service can help build the community of support students need to keep going.
FAQ
Where is Naomi Vega-Sanchez studying?
Naomi is studying at Seattle Pacific University.
How much scholarship support did Naomi receive?
Naomi received a $3,000 Believe in Me Scholarship for the 2026 scholarship cycle.
References
- Believe in Me. “Believe in Me Scholarship Program.” Current eligibility and scholarship program details. https://www.believeinme.org/scholarships
- Believe in Me Salesforce scholarship records. “2026 Scholarships – Scholarship Application – Naomi Vega-Sanchez.” Reviewed September 2026.
- College Board. “Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid 2025.” 2025. https://research.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/Trends-in-College-Pricing-and-Student-Aid-2025-final_0.pdf
