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Gary Keller founded KW Nextgen as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a big vision: to empower and equip the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with the tools needed to remove limiting beliefs, take action, and live a big life.
The Next Gen Blog
June 1, 2023
Meet the Spring 2023 Fund My Mission Scholarship Winners
Recipients of KW Next Gen Fund My Mission Scholarships are awarded up to $10,000 to help finance continuing education, training, coaching, or certifications that align with the fulfillment of their personal life mission.
Four times a year, KW Next Gen Fund My Mission Scholarships are awarded to ambitious young adults who are working to achieve their life’s mission. After attending at least one event and completing the 3-month coaching program, any student ages 18–28 is eligible to apply for a scholarship.
If accepted for a Fund My Mission Scholarship, KW Next Gen will give that student up to $10,000 to put toward costs associated with reaching their career goals, including:
- Continuing education
- Training
- Certifications
- Masterclasses
- Specialized lessons
This past spring, 17 all-star students were awarded Fund My Mission Scholarships to pursue making their dreams into realities!
Spring 2023 Fund My Mission Scholarships Winners
Nieva
Nieva Arriaga-Whitney
City/State:
Oklahoma City, OK
What was Awarded:
Tuition, University of Central Oklahoma
“My mission in my life is to provide service with integrity and compassion by implementing honest and respectful behavior throughout my community.”
Lindsey
Lindsey Fowler
City/State:
Tyler, TX
What was Awarded:
Continuing & Professional Education for Digital Marketing
“My mission for my life is to use my marketing skills to help small businesses grow to big businesses!”
Alex
Alex Cleveland
City/State:
Sioux City, IA
What was Awarded:
The Linguistic Society of America’s 2023 Summer Institute
“The mission for my life is to extend the life of the Ho-Chunk language for the Winnebago people.”
Justine
Justine Columnas
City/State:
Dauis, Bohol
What was Awarded:
Tuition, Utel University (Scala Higher Education, S.C)
“The mission for my life is to inspire people to continue pursuing personal and career growth and to encourage one another to lift others up.”
Dante
Dante Collins
City/State:
Aliquippa, PA
What was Awarded:
Tuition, West Virginia Wesleyan College
“Developing financial literacy and providing support through cognitive, emotional, and educational growth of the lower middle class.“
Ismael
Ismael Gad
City/State:
Sylvania, OH
What was Awarded:
Tuition, Ohio State University
“The mission for my life is to consult real estate professionals at all levels with my civil engineering and landscape architecture skill set.”
Mateo
Mateo Hardeway
City/State:
Jersey City, NJ
What was Awarded:
Tuition, New Jersey Institute of Technology
“The mission for my life is to make an impact on other young people, such as my younger brother, who may feel unclear and lack the proper perspective to find their own mission in life.”
Johnathan
Johnathan Hayes
City/State:
Edmond, OK
What was Awarded:
Tuition, University of Central Oklahoma
“The mission for my life is to treat people how I want to be treated. I will do this through showing kindness to everyone I meet.”
Maya
Maya Hermelin
City/State:
Lakewood, OH
What was Awarded:
Sarah Weaver Investor Mentorship Program and Women Invest in Real Estate Charlotte Retreat
“The mission for my life is to help women gain financial independence through investing in real estate.”
Ronan
Ronan Higgins
City/State:
Lafayette Hill, PA
What was Awarded:
Family Reunion: Las Vegas 2024 and Accredited Buyer Representation Classes and Exam
“The mission for my life is to start up my own family-run shop and also a charity organization through the strength and size of my family, hopefully with the help of the money I am able to make in Real Estate.”
Liberty
Liberty Hill
City/State:
Del City, OK
What was Awarded:
Tuition, Mid-America Christian University
“The mission for my life is to bring businesses financial peace by implementing my knowledge of accounting.”
Soraya
Soraya Jackson
City/State:
Del City, OK
What was Awarded:
Tuition, University of Central Oklahoma
“The mission for my life is to bring peace and positivity to young adults through understanding and knowledge.”
Amy
Amy Kennalley
City/State:
Lodi, CA
What was Awarded:
Tuition, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
“The mission for my life is to make a mark on the world in an optimistic and efficient manner through honesty and excellence which fosters vulnerability in order to connect and communicate to the others around me.”
John
John Mendez
City/State:
Stamford, CT
What was Awarded:
Kajabi Hero Live and Grow Stack Drive Live
“My mission in life is to enlighten and empower young adults to build a wealthy, abundant life through teaching and speaking.”
Vianca
Vianca Ruiz
City/State:
Walnut, CA
What was Awarded:
Tuition, University of Southern California
“The mission for my life is to empower people to pursue their dreams through promoting authenticity and vulnerability.”
Marissa
Marissa Thomas
City/State:
Chico, CA
What was Awarded:
MAPS Breakthrough Coaching
“My mission is to be a force for God in my life.”
Israel
Israel Whitfield
City/State:
Midwest City, OK
What was Awarded:
Rose State Cybersecurity Program
“The mission for my life is to become completely comfortable financially, physically, spirituality through the experiences of my family, as well as the connections me and my family has.”
If you are or you know a young adult ages 18–28 who would benefit from free self-development events, coaching, and scholarships, encourage them to get started by exploring our events today!
