"The Baird Scholarship is an investment into my dreams, and subsequently an investment in the future of our society. Financial difficulties bring unnecessary stress, worry, and usually result in wasted energy. Instead of investing extra hours at work, I have been able to invest this time and energy into my studies, especially as the course load increases in quantity and difficulty. Words cannot describe my gratitude for the Baird’s generosity.  I am humbled and encouraged by their support regarding my educational goals. Hopefully I will be able to touch other people’s lives, the way they have touched mine."

"Receiving the Jane M. Baird Scholarship has given me both the financial support and motivation that I have needed to succeed.  The financial component is a large part of what makes my education at Elon possible.  But more importantly, the award has reinforced my work ethic in school because it is a constant reminder of my goals in medicine and the values that Dr. and Mrs. James H. Baird place on education."