Every Gift Has a Story
When you make a gift to Pepperdine, you play a critical role in accelerating our students' progress toward achieving their life dreams as well as enabling them to become the kind of purpose-driven servant leaders who can change the world for the better. Without a doubt, scholarships grant opportunities and impact lives. Read the stories of success that donor philanthropy makes possible every day throughout our campus community.
Joshua Elizondo Offers Inspiration and Guidance to Fellow Foster Youth
Joshua Elizondo, a first-generation college student of color, grew up in the foster care system. As a Pepperdine Horizon Scholars Program recipient, he advocates for foster youth and hopes his efforts will increase the population of fosters at Pepperdine.
Graziadio Student Finds Inspiration to be a More Compassionate Leader
Jeremy Haynes, an ordained minister, earned a leadership degree from COMMUNITAS at Pepperdine’s Center for Faith and Learning which led him to the Graziadio MSOD program on a Founder’s Scholarship. The experience has changed his life as a servant leader. After graduating, Haynes wants to continue to dedicate his life to helping others through investing in education and serving in church ministry.