{"id":21600,"date":"2026-07-02T08:35:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T12:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/?p=21600"},"modified":"2026-06-30T15:37:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T19:37:12","slug":"brighter-futures-in-focus-emma-haab-26-m27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/index.php\/2026\/07\/02\/brighter-futures-in-focus-emma-haab-26-m27\/","title":{"rendered":"Brighter Futures in Focus: Emma Haab \u201926, M\u201927"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Scholarship support has allowed Emma Haab \u201926, M\u201927 the freedom to pursue both her academic and creative endeavors with passion at Elizabethtown College.<\/p>\n<p>An Occupational Therapy major, Haab enhances her practical skillset as a member and mentor of the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA), gaining relevant field experience and leadership capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Haab serves the campus community as the assistant marketing coordinator for the Office of Student Activities (OSA). She also takes part in various creative ventures as a choreographer and dancer in Emotion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do scholarships help students like you reach their goals at Etown?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scholarships at Etown have helped me stay focused on becoming an occupational therapist by easing some of the financial pressure of college, which allows me to put more time and energy into my coursework and hands-on learning experiences. I\u2019ve been able to stay involved in meaningful activities like dance that support my creativity and well-being. They\u2019ve also made it possible for me to pursue opportunities that will strengthen my future practice, especially working with children, while building confidence knowing others are investing in my goals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What would you like to say to the donors who made your scholarship possible?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thank you so much for your generous support. Your contribution allows me to continue pursuing my education and future career as an occupational therapist, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity this scholarship provides.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are your goals or plans for after graduation?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I aspire to become an occupational therapist, specializing in pediatrics and individuals with intellectual disabilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Build Brighter Futures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Elizabethtown College\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etown.edu\/offices\/advancement\/scholarship.aspx\">\u201cBuild Brighter Futures: The Scholarship Campaign for Etown Students<\/a>\u201d is the most significant scholarship fundraising effort in the institution\u2019s history and aims to raise $40 million to expand access through scholarship support.<\/p>\n<p>Supporting scholarships at Etown ensures future Blue Jays thrive in our relationship-rich environment, advancing Etown\u2019s mission to educate compassionate leaders and changemakers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etown.edu\/scholarship\">Build a brighter future<\/a> by creating a scholarship or high-impact learning fund. Contact Institutional Advancement at ia@etown.edu or 800-877-9658 to learn more or create a scholarship today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scholarship support has allowed Emma Haab \u201926, M\u201927 the freedom to pursue both her academic and creative endeavors with passion at Elizabethtown College. An Occupational Therapy major, Haab enhances her practical skillset as a member and mentor of the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA), gaining relevant field experience and leadership capabilities. 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