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Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 06/01/2026 10:20am

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From Homelessness to Honors: First-Gen COC Student Shauntell Lowe Earns $86,000 Scholarship and Graduates with Distinction
Shauntell Lowe, a first-generation college student at College of the Canyons, will graduate with honors after overcoming housing instability and sleeping in her car during part of her studies. Supported by the school’s Umoja program and Basic Needs Center, Lowe maintained a 3.5 GPA, earned a leadership award, and secured an $86,000 scholarship to Biola University, where she plans to study public relations and work in the nonprofit sector.

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