Our Scholars

“The feeling of being admitted to the University of Michigan was unbelievable. Yet, the burden of costly tuition remained at the forefront of my mind. My desire to go to my dream school was possibly not going to happen until I became a recipient of the Brehm Scholarship. Not only has it totally removed the weight of financial responsibility from my horizon, but I also have the opportunity to attend one of the best schools in the nation with endless resources and opportunities. Receiving the Brehm Scholarship has also granted me entry into the Brehm family. Being a part of such a prestigious group provides the best of role models, including Mr. and Mrs. Brehm, and my fellow colleagues, many of which are achieving unbelievable things in various fields. Michigan's resources, coupled with the support of the Brehm family, has already built an amazing foundation for me to achieve my goals and to one day attend Medical School.”

“While University has always been an essential goal for me to further my education and career, it was always slightly daunting due to the financial implications that came with it. However, due to the generous scholarship awarded to me by Mr. and Mrs. Brehm, I can now enter my academic journey at the University of Michigan with no limitations, and am free to wholly commit myself to my studies and the achievement of my career goals. To pursue such a rich education at one of the top universities in the country with no hindrances is a gift that I will always be immensely grateful for.”

“My chief piece of advice for students with the ambition to be selected for the Brehm is to develop a newfound relationship with their learning, one that does not focus on the important, but ultimately impermanent end goals of GPA and standardized test scores, but rather, a learning style that focuses on whole, holistic learning that emphasizes personal growth and furthered awareness. Carry with you a lifelong passion for learning and it will guide you wholly.”

“Upon my acceptance to the University of Michigan, the flames of passion and excitement to be attending a prestigious university with countless opportunities to thrive were extinguished with each passing day as I soon came to realize the financial burden that went hand in hand with the prestige. As I started to look into my other options, it was clear to me that the University of Michigan could no longer be my top choice. So when I received the anticipated call from Mr. and Mrs. Brehm, to say I was overjoyed would be an understatement. Their generosity and kindness lifted the financial stress from my shoulders and rekindled the flames of the fire inside allowing me to continue to pursue my dreams changing the world through my college degree; and for that, I am eternally grateful.”

“The University of Michigan represents the intersection of all the values and experiences I hold dear: collaborative diversity, an interdisciplinary and rigorous education, seemingly infinite opportunities, and most importantly, the ability to become one with a community of innovators and leaders, the best and brightest. When I stepped foot on the campus for the first time, I knew that the university was where I would thrive, and nurture the seeds of my education and personal growth.”

"One of the main things I learned while pursuing my ambition of being selected for the Brehm Scholarship was that it’s very important to get involved and live in the moment. Before you know it your four years of high school are over and there’s no going back so make sure to reach out to people, join clubs that interest you, and take leadership positions so that you progress. Many of the teachers around you would love to help you and provide you with opportunities because they’d love to see you succeed. So don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and grab the moment as these experiences will help shape you on your journey to college and your development as a person."