–Fatoumata Coulibaly
Cincinnati, Ohio
May 28 , 2020

I would like to thank W3 for their nonstop help, not only with their tutoring but financially too. I appreciate the help W3 provided to me, still until now. My mentor is wonderful and so helpful, I can reach out to her anytime and she is always available to answer my questions. I appreciate getting a scholarship to continue with my education. I appreciate their concerns and how willing they are to take off every barriers that foreign women may have and assist us in our success. W3 is my inspiration and I hope to be able to help the community like W3 does.

–Aicha Ndongo
Columbus, Ohio
May 28 , 2020

I needed help to find money to pay my application in the university and the transcripts from Colombia because I studied there. I was worried about the money to start to make my dream come true (study a professional program in English in another country). One day I was taking customer service class and the teacher invited an organization to talk to us, Women Walking West. The speaker told us, they provide help just to us in whatever topic we need, also if we need money to study here in US. At that time, I was thinking to start my process with the university in Ohio, so a couple of weeks later I sent an email and Women Walking West answer yes, they could help me. I received a cash award and I started to make my dream come true. I recommend this organization to any women who needs just talk about any issue in their life, because they help us, not just with money, also with mentors. They will do their best to do our life better. I like their ideas, they do sessions with mentors because currently the most important in the life is not just the money, it is to have a good life mentally and physically talking.

–Karol Celis
Mason, Ohio
May 11 , 2020

I was delighted and extremely happy when I received the news that Women Walking West offered me a scholarship. I don’t know how to thank you, and words can’t express my immense feelings. News of this scholarship relieved my constant worry over how to finance my education. This scholarship will alleviate the burden of bank debts, and let me focus more on my goals. In addition, it will boost my confidence, and help remove cultural barriers. I’m very grateful to Women Walking West for its generosity. Education is crucial in a woman’s life, and Women Walking West supports women to achieve their goals, to become better citizens, and to become productive members of society. I hope one day I will be able to help women rise and shine just as you have helped me.

–Charafa Barhdadi
Highland Heights, KY
May 8 , 2020

I want to take this time to thank Women Walking West’s board members, mentors and staff for the meaningful work that they are doing to make sure that every mother or daughter who has education and career goals achieves them by providing them with financial assistant and a mentorship program. Women Walking West has been very helpful to me in so many ways like becoming more confident in myself which was very hard to do. Since Dr. Sehi invited me to speak at one of the galas, so many doors have been opening for me to share my story to high school students, other refugees and churches. By doing so I have become more confident in public speaking. This is a plus and helpful to me since my current job requires me to speak in public to give presentation or to give my ideas without second guess myself in team meetings.

My goal is to become so educated and financially healthy so that I can give back to those in need because without help from others, like Women Walking West, I wouldn’t be where I am today.

–Manirambona Ernestine
Cincinnati, Ohio
April 2 , 2020

I greatly appreciate the visits from my mentor and the support that I have received from Women Walking West.  Since starting my mentorship, I have joined an English course and got to meet other international students. Thank you for all you do, W3!

–Maryam Fareed
Cincinnati, Ohio
February 11, 2020

In the years I’ve been an  international student in this country, I have yet to come across an organization that looks out for international women as much as Women Walking West does. I was fortunate to learn about this organization and the services rendered by W3, including mentorship and financial assistance.  I am also grateful for the scholarship that I received.  My scholarship was applied toward my tuition and that lifted some financial constrains off my shoulders. I hope in the future to be able to render assistance to other international women as much as W3 has done for me.

–Tolu Orebiyi
Dayton, Ohio
February 10, 2020

I would like to thank Women Walking West for this invitation to help women, for everything you do and for any projects to come in the future.  I received a scholarship from Women Walking West and am very thankful.  This money will help me to buy my books and school supplies.  I wish a long life to W3.

–Noelle Tchouta 
Cincinnati, Ohio
January 19, 2019

I want to thank you for the scholarship which has allowed me to take an English Composition course in college, as well as helped pay for some college necessities.  As I complete my portion of education at Sinclair College, I am very thankful to Women Walking West for receiving this scholarship.  It has allowed me to start and continue my education.

–Yasmin Othman
West Chester, Ohio
August 10, 2019

I really appreciate getting this support from Women Walking West.  The financial assistance I received paid for my textbook and TOEFL text fee. This is a great chance for me to start my next steps in life.  I am so lucky and very much appreciate what Women Walking West has done to help me.

–Juanjuan Zhang
Cincinnati, Ohio
August 1, 2019

I am so honored, grateful, and thankful to receive the cash award of $800 from Women Walking West. When I submitted my application, I didn’t expect that it will be approved but surprisingly Dr. Sehi called me one evening to inform me about this great news that they are awarding me this money towards my academic expenses. I was so happy about it. I want to express my sincere gratitude toward the entire board of directors and all the people involved in this great organization for the wonderful job you are all doing to help students. With this award, I would be able to buy books for my graduate program starting this August 2019. This organization has really helped foreign born women who are furthering their education here in the US with financial difficulties. I am happy to be a part of such an organization and it is my desire to complete my masters program in Nursing and be able to contribute to help other women in need as well. 

–Patricia Koranteng
Middletown, Ohio
June 24, 2019

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the scholarship that you have awarded me. The scholarship will play an important role to pursue my education and fulfill my dream.

After attending the Inaugural Gala I realized that the Women Walking West is really an incredible organization. Women Walking West has always supported me to be the person that I always wanted to be. Getting a mentor in the first place was an amazing, life changing experience. And then the news of getting the scholarship is unbelievable. For me these things really motivated and inspired me to stand for myself and continue to fulfill my dream.

Thank you so much for establishing this organization to help the foreign women working towards getting their dream fulfilled.

– Prekshya Nepal
Cincinnati, OH
May 28, 2019

I would like to take this opportunity to extend my gratitude to Women Walking West for supporting me to finish my education in the United States. I am truly thankful for this organization that supports foreign-born women who work towards their goals in the United States and the assistance they provided me since this scholarship will definitely help reduce some of the financial stress I have been carrying over my shoulders for a while.

I have been in the U.S. for 5 years now pursuing education but I am originally from Turkey. I am currently finishing my junior year majoring in Sociology, minoring in Communication and Anthropology with a Business concentration at Hanover College in Indiana. I also have 4 on-campus jobs; I am a Resident Assistant, a Student Ambassador, a Tutor and I work at a café to support myself financially as well.

Until I discovered the existence of Women Walking West, I always felt alone, didn’t feel like I fit in completely or didn’t know there were other women going through the same experiences as I was since my school doesn’t have a big international student population as other schools. Getting connected with this organization opened my eyes and made me feel like I finally found a place for me. This had a big impact on my life and I really enjoy connecting other foreign-born women to this organization and being an advocate for it. I will be the president of the International Club at my college next year so I also can’t wait to use that privilege to be a voice for Women Walking West.

– Buse Sahin
Hanover, IN
May 11, 2019

I am an accounting student at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. I am a recipient of Women Walking West’s scholarship. I received a check of $800 to use towards my education expenses. Education is important, and it is the key to many opportunities. I am really grateful for what Women Walking West has done for me. Thank you for the opportunity, the hope, the encouragement that this organization gives us women to continue our education and allow us to make our way through our different careers. I am also thankful for the mentor that was assigned to me. I am learning a lot from his experience, and he is also giving me some advice which is fundamental for a successful career.
Thank you very much!

– Judith Lompo
Cincinnati, OH
January 23, 2019

It is just 5 months, I came to The United States and want to continue my education. I want to let you know that the first time I heard about a nonprofit organization called women walking west, I was sure my life is changed and I am going to have a new life in this fabulous country. I sent an email to them and was waiting for the answer. The first time, Dr, George Sehi, called me, I felt so exited to speak with a man who had an important role in many women lives, women from all over the world. He really has an amazing purpose. I am writing to thank you for your generous 500.00$ scholarship. It makes me focus on study more than financial matter. I will never forget this nice memory of the first months of living in The USA. I am doing my phlebotomy course and will start my new life style. I am so honored to be chosen and really wish to take a role in women walking west, in future; to see more women like myself be happy and feel free to educate till the level they want. Because I know when you are a woman, a foreign woman, the new country looks kind of strange for you and you need a hand to help you. I genuinely admire this nonprofit organization for all trouble they have to help the women like me to be happy and successful.

My name is Danni Li. I come from China. My major is pharmacology. I focus on cancer pharmacology and molecular biology. Currently, I am in training as a visiting scholar at the University of Cincinnati. After I came to United States, I find that it is very difficult to communicate with Americans. I feel depressed. My spoken English is not good. It is inconvenient in my daily living. My English listening is also not good. So, I don’t understand them either. I have lots of trouble trying to talk to Americans because of my language barrier. I contacted the Women Walking West. They introduced Winnie Tseng to help me improve my English speaking and listening. She has conducted lessons for more than two months. Winnie is so kind and I am so grateful for her help.

I appreciate the opportunity to receive a $500 scholarship from Conversa Language Center. Dr. George Sehi helped me to receive this scholarship. I am also grateful to him.

Thank you, Women Walking West, for supporting me in improving my English language.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of the Women Walking West scholarship for finishing my education. As one of this year’s recipients, I am grateful for the opportunities this award will provide me. Receiving this scholarship will help reduce my financial burdens and provide assistance for me as I continue pursuing my education. I am a young woman who was born and raised in the Iran area but I now live in Michigan. I am studying Master of Science in Apparel, Textile and Merchandising program at Eastern Michigan University. The Technology in this Master’s Degree is uniquely suited my needs, talents, and is the optimal program for me to prepare myself to make the fullest contribution to society to which I am capable.

Women Walking West is an incredible organization. I am grateful for everything the organization does for foreign women working towards their dreams in the United States. Thank you very much for this wonderful and generous gift.

I would also appreciate if you would please convey my deep thanks to the other members of the Board. Also, I have seen the various fundraising events the Board hosts to provide students like me, assistance with their postsecondary education. I thank you for your kindness and the Women Walking West community activities that are held in support of international women students.

I am writing to extend my sincere gratitude for being selected as a recipient of the prestigious Women Walking West scholarship. I was very happy and appreciative to learn that I was selected as the recipient of your scholarship. This scholarship will help some financial burden for me in my last semester toward pursuing my master’s degree. Women Walking West is an incredible organization. I am grateful for everything the organization does for foreign women working towards their dreams in the United States. Thank you very much for this wonderful and generous gift.

After graduation, I have a plan to find a job in art museum in addition, doing my research on Iran’s female contemporary arts. I like to discover how art can be used as a tool for the promotion of changing the lifestyle of women especially who face social and political struggles in conservative countries.

I hope one day I will be able to help women achieve their goals just as you have helped me.

I would like to express my gratitude for your financial support through the Women Walking West Scholarship. My dream of attending college and pursuing a degree is moving forward, thanks to generous educational scholarships like yours. The award gives me an opportunity to earn skills and knowledge that will serve the medical community following graduation. Thank you personally for your generosity.

I am pursuing an associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography-General. Upon graduation, I hope to be offered a medical diagnostic sonographer position within a hospital or a doctor’s office. I am committed to my education and to the health care field and one step closer, thanks to your continued generosity. As an immigrant I have to overcome many obstacles on my way to success. Thank you for establishing the organization which provides help and support to foreign born females. We know that we are not alone. Thank you for motivation to help others and give back to community. You have made a huge difference in my life.

Without a doubt, this scholarship will play a key role in achieving my educational dreams. Because of your kindness, the financial burden placed on me to pursue my education will be reduced. Since I have two children who depends on me I will be able to go to class without financial worries and concentrate on my studies.

As a student who is working to overcome financial difficulties to achieve my dreams, I would like to thank you again for all that you are doing. Your support is highly appreciated.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the generous assistance you have awarded me. I appreciate your recognition of my efforts and academic achievements. This assistance will alleviate some financial burden and enable me to focus on my studies.

Women Walking West is an incredible organization. I am grateful for everything the organization does for foreign women working towards their dreams in the United States. Thank you very much for this wonderful and generous gift.

I am writing to thank you for your generous $1500.00 “Women Walking West” Scholarship. I was very happy and appreciative to learn that I was selected as the recipient of your scholarship. Women Walking West is an inspirational organization and I would like to express my sincere gratitude for their support of women coming from other counters to the USA. W3 helps to support women like myself to start their journey to success, and this generous contribution will help me to start mine.

My husband and I came to the US 8 years ago holding a university degree from my country, Iran. Initially, I felt I had lost track of my goals, but I always have dreamt of continuing my education and finding my place as a contributing member of society. Taking care of my family and kids takes a lot of my time, but I expressed my passion to further my education and pursue my goals to W3 board members as well as my mentor and they have helped me to stay strong in my desire to learn and pursue it more actively.

I am writing to extend my sincere gratitude for being a selected as a recipient of the prestigious Women Walking West $ 500 scholarship. I was thrilled to learn of my selection for this honour and I am deeply appreciative of your support.

It’s been almost five years since my first arrival to the USA. As an individual who has no English knowledge, I decided to study English. While being a mother of three children and a house wife, it was quite difficult to handle many responsibilities and follow after your dreams. Thankfully, I was able to develop my skills and graduate from a Master of Education from a nice local university. There I found an encouragement to continue for a PhD program but the economic difficulties made it harder to accomplish than I expected. Your generous support is helping me to fulfil my dream to apply and complete a PhD program. It will also allow me to concentrate more of my time for studying and learning.

Your generosity has also inspired me to help others and give back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me.

Thank you once again.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the generous scholarship you have awarded me. I appreciate your recognition of my efforts and academic achievements. This scholarship will alleviate some financial burden and enable me to focus on my studies.

Women Walking West is an incredible organization. I am grateful for everything the organization does for foreign women working towards their dreams in the United States. Thank you very much for this wonderful and generous gift.

In the summer of 2010, I came to United States alone for undergraduate education at the Ohio State University (OSU). After arriving at the airport in the middle of night, I stood by the exit door with 2 large baggage, feeling terrified. That was the first time I came to the US, and I had no family, no friends in that strange city, and all I had was a dorm address. I barely know how to speak English, let alone the culture. During 4 years of studying at the OSU, I struggled a lot. However, things are about to change.
The first time when I heard Dr Gorge Sehi talked about his nonprofit organization Women Walking West(W3), I knew that is exactly what I have been looking for. W3 is designated to help none US born women like me to achieve more by helping us conquering 5 barriers: Language, Social, Cultural, Academic, Financial. I need help on social and cultural section. Shortly after signing up online, I got a call from a woman named Felice from W3 and she later became my mentor. She helped me to get involved in social and cultural events at the US. For example, she invited me to a Jewish Passover Dinner with her family. I felt welcomed and definitely more confident while interacting with people from here. This unique experience definitely helped me conquering my social and cultural barrier, which enabled me to achieve more personally and professionally.
I am extremely glad W3 is around, because there are still thousands of women like me out there in the US seeking for help. And W3 can definitely bring help and hope into their lives.

All I want to say is: Thank you, Women Walking West!

I wanted to write to you and let you know how grateful I am for the the generosity shown by Women Walking West. I received a scholarship in the amount of $500 which will allow me to continue my education.I am currently completing all the prerequisites required in-order to apply to a Pharmacy School. The money will help me pay for another semester of classes needed as well as required books. This scholarship, even though it may not seems like a lot to many, will put me one step closer to achieve my educational dreams and create a better future for myself and the ones I love.

I will never forget how much you helped me and many other women just like me. Thank you again for your generosity and your hearts.

I am writing to thank you for your generous $500.00 “Women Walking West” Scholarship. I was very happy and appreciative to learn that I was selected as the recipient of your scholarship.

I study PhD in Philosophy with an emphasis in Architecture. I plan to pursue a career in Art Education. I am currently carrying 15 units, and plan to graduate in the Fall of 2020. Thanks to you, I am one step closer to that goal. By awarding me the “Women Walking West” Scholarship, you have lightened my financial burden which allows me to focus more on the most important aspect of school, learning. Your generosity has inspired me to help others. I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me.

My name is Jung Breitfelder. I was a recipient of scholarship from Women Walking West on January 2016. I am writing to thank you for allowing me to
meet you in person and express my sincere appreciation for the $1000 scholarship you provided me. With your support I will be able to complete my
Associates degree and hopefully move on to get my baccalaureate degree from University of Cincinnati. Your organization has certainly made a big
difference in the lives of foreign born women who are struggling to complete their education in the US, especially when among all other challenges
they are faced with financial difficulties. I want to express my sinceree appreciation for your support and I look forward to being able to
contribute to Woman Walking West in some capacity in the future.

I am a mentee of ‘WomenWalkingWest’ organization. I am from the Middle East region and currently a PhD student at UC. When I came to the United
States, I needed help to improve my professional resume in order to find a part-time job. I was advised by one of the prominent mentors of this
institution in summer 2015 and learned how to write a professional and effective resume for my future career.
I stay in contact with this organization, because I think the mentors can give me advice about different issues regarding: life in the United
States, career, education, and communication and the way to adjust to the new context. So, I highly recommend women who come from other countries to
keep in touch with WomenWalkingWest and use the services provided by this institution.

I am so honored to be chosen to receive $500 Women Walking West Scholarship for the spring semester, and I am writing this letter to express my
sincerest thanks to you for providing this scholarship to me.

I am currently in the first year of cardiovascular sonography program. As a women and foreigner, it is not easy to make the decision to go back toschool again. Receiving this scholarship really motivates me to continue to strive for excellence and give me more confidence to become a best sonographer in the future. Additionally, it enables me to concentrate more on schoolwork with less worry about finances.

The generosity of Women Walking West allows me come closer to my dreams and goals. I am truly grateful to be the recipient of this scholarship.

Thank the Women Walking West program again for your contribution!

I permanently moved to the United States over 2 years ago, and joining Women Walking West has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. Naturally at first adapting to the differences among societies was a huge challenge for me. WWW assisted me in this transitional time and I am greatly appreciative of their contributions and assistance in giving me a better perspective on life.

I graduated from the field of psychology in 2013 at Southern Azad University in Tehran. Upon graduation I was sure that I wanted to continue my education but wasn’t completely sure as to in what field. I was always aware of my passion for helping others. Luckily, through WWW I got to know Mrs. Kim Sellers as she was assigned as my mentor. She was able to guide and assist me to find a good fit based on my personality and passion. With her help, I learned the field that would match my aims and also would be related to my background to be Social work. Therefore, I applied to the Masters of Social Work program at the University of Cincinnati and will begin this program in the fall of 2016.