2012 Scholarship Recipients

Since the LIFE Lessons Scholarship Program was established in 2005, roughly 500 scholarships have been awarded, totaling almost $500,000. Take a few minutes to watch and read the stories of these deserving young people. They illustrate the financial and emotional impact of losing a parent at a young age, and underscore the need for parents to include life insurance in their college-funding plans.

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2012 Grand Prize Essay Winner

Brittney LaCombe • $10,000 Scholarship

University of South Florida

When Brittney was 20, her mom died of a pulmonary embolism. In an instant, Brittney had to become a mother figure to her two younger sisters and the family's sole breadwinner, all while continuing her college studies. Brittney works tirelessly and is determined to persevere.

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2012 Grand Prize Video Winner

Johana Lopez • $10,000 Scholarship

University of Miami

When Johana was 12, her dad was murdered. He was the family's sole breadwinner and didn't have any life insurance. At 16, Johana had to drop out of high school to help support her family. After five years of sacrifice and struggle, Johana's educational plans are back on track.

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Anthony Hicks

First Runner Up - Essay

$5,000 Scholarship

San Diego City College

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Emily Moore

First Runner Up - Essay

$5,000 Scholarship

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

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Nichole Bachman

First Runner Up - Essay

$5,000 Scholarship

Arizona State University

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Renae Gupta

First Runner Up - Essay

$5,000 Scholarship

Alaska Pacific University

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Terran Boydston Walker

First Runner Up - Essay

$5,000 Scholarship

The University of Missouri

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Aliana Tabibian

Second Runner Up - Essay

$2,500 Scholarship

Austin Community College

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Corynn Musser

Second Runner Up - Essay

$2,500 Scholarship

Kent State University

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Daniel Carroll

Second Runner Up - Essay

$2,500 Scholarship

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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Joshua Barreras

Second Runner Up - Essay

$2,500 Scholarship

East Los Angeles College

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David Leyden

First Runner Up - Video

$5,000 Scholarship

University of Pittsburgh

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Alleyah Miner

Second Runner Up - Video

$2,500 Scholarship

Lafayette College

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Deidra Irace

Second Runner Up - Video

$2,500 Scholarship

Tuskegee University

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