Lesley Logan, inspired by her mother Janet Elizabeth Anderson, who graduated from California State University-Dominguez Hills, has launched a scholarship to honor her mom’s legacy.
The J.E. Anderson Family Scholarship is aimed at first-generation college students majoring in special education, reflecting Logan’s dedication to education and community empowerment.
“My mother passed away four years ago at the age of 86, having lived a full and meaningful life. I wanted to find a way to honor her legacy, so I prayed for guidance,” said Logan.
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“The next day, I decided to start a college scholarship to continue her legacy and provide opportunities for students pursuing degrees in special education.”
Reflecting on her mother’s influence, Logan shared, “My mother was an extraordinary teacher, deeply passionate about education. She worked at various schools including the Los Angeles Unified School District, Downey, Pasadena, and Inglewood. She always emphasized the importance of education and giving back.
“She specialized in reading and math and adored her students, referring to them as ‘at promise’ rather than ‘at risk.’ She received her Master’s in Education from California State Dominguez Hills. I vividly remember accompanying her to classes on weekends during my middle school years, often feeling like a college student myself,” she said.
Logan’s mother inspired her to create the scholarship, aiming to assist first-generation students throughout the country – both undergraduate or graduate students – who aspire to make a difference in special education.
The J.E. Anderson Family College Scholarship, established in partnership with Bold.org, is available to all eligible U.S. college students. The application deadline is October 1.
Contributions to the scholarship fund are tax-deductible.
To apply, visit https://bold.org/scholarships/j-e-anderson-family-college-scholarship.
