Andrew Dombrowski
Andrew Dombrowski arrived at Andrews University in the fall of 2024, when he began studying finance in the School of Business Administration. “A lot of my friends from back home were here at Andrews already, so that was one major reason, and then also both of my parents are alumni, so it was an easy choice!” he says.
Before coming to Andrews, he grew up in Connecticut, where he was home-schooled through high school. He worked on a farm and, later, in framing carpentry. When he completed his coursework, he received the Andrews Partnership Scholarship (APS), which convinced him to pursue higher education.
“If I did not receive the Andrews Partnership Scholarship, I would not be attending college right now because the cost would be just too much, and I would rather not attend a public university,” he explains. “Before attending college, I had made up my mind to not go into debt.” A combination of scholarships and working has enabled him to attend Andrews with no student loans.
As a finance major, Andrew shares that he enjoys the practicality of the coursework, noting, “I’m finding that many of the things I’m learning I can put into practice in my everyday life.” Andrew is also part of the J.N. Andrews Honors Program and was president of the Andrews University Action Group. He has enjoyed meeting new friends and people from around the world.
Last year, Andrew received both the APS and the Leadership APS Scholarship. “Even though I do have a few jobs on campus, the scholarship allows me to have less financial stress so I can focus on academics and extracurricular activities,” he explains.
As he continues his studies, Andrew also looks to the future, sharing, “I plan to work in asset and property management, utilizing my skills in construction and finance, and eventually run my own business.”
“ ... the scholarship allows me to have less financial stress so I can focus on academics and extracurricular activities.”
Anna Pak
An accomplished musician, scholar and campus leader, Anna Pak has spent her undergraduate years at Andrews making an impact on her community. Currently a senior psychology major with an emphasis in brain and cognition, she looks forward to pursuing a career in optometry. “I’ve really enjoyed my time here at Andrews and the friends and memories I have made,” she says. “I will take the lessons I’ve learned with me in the next chapter of my life.
Originally from Massachusetts, Anna chose Andrews because she wanted to experience an Adventist educational community. One of her favorite rituals has been waking up early on Mondays to share morning devotionals with her suitemates. “It’s helped me grow closer to God and to my friends and is a positive and uplifting start to my week,” she reflects.
Anna quickly became involved in campus life, joining and working for the J.N. Andrews Honors Program and serving as first chair flute in the Andrews University Wind Symphony. She has also held leadership positions in the Active Minds Psychology Club and the Korean American Student Association, sharing, “Andrews University has many opportunities for connection and outreach that I’ve been able to partake in, which has greatly elevated my experience here.”
Anna received the National Merit Finalists Scholars and College Board School Recognition Program Scholars Full Scholarship as well as the Wind Symphony Performance Scholarship. “Beyond financial assistance, my scholarships have given me a sense of responsibility, belief in my potential, and motivation to maintain good coursework and graduate,” she says.
After graduation, Anna plans to attend a language program at Yonsei University in South Korea before beginning studies at the New England College of Optometry. She looks forward to building new memories and continuing to serve her community, noting, “I do believe that God will be leading my future.
“I will take the lessons I’ve learned with me in the next chapter of my life.”
Sean Rogers
For Sean Rogers, scholarships have opened new opportunities for evangelism. In 2025, he received tuition assistance from both the Andrews Partnership Scholarship and the Tait Family Scholarship.
When graduating from Gem State Academy in Idaho, Sean was interested in attending Andrews University, but it seemed unrealistic. “I was debating whether to attend a university closer to home with my friends. That was until I was blessed with the Andrews Partnership Scholarship, opening the door to the school God was leading me to,” he shares.
Now a third-year biochemistry student pursuing a future as a medical missionary physician, Sean has seen God working through him. In collaboration with others, he built a thriving, student-led Bible study ministry that now includes over 25 groups and hundreds of participants. He says, “These groups have played a major role in helping many students, including myself, form a solid, intimate relationship with God.”
This ministry has been paired with a focused, student-led evangelism effort through a small local church, which encompasses youth and community events, literature and door-to-door outreach, and a plan for medical evangelism. “As I’ve come to find out, money is a necessity for evangelism and is often the greatest barrier to doing more,” he reflects. “Scholarships have been incredibly helpful, giving me the flexibility to work less and focus more on campus ministry and local evangelism—work that doesn’t come with any paid position.”
These experiences have affirmed that God has a plan both for Sean’s life and for Andrews. “I can say, from a first-hand perspective, that God is moving in a mighty way on this campus, pouring out His Spirit, changing countless hearts and miraculously opening doors to bring more into His kingdom,” he says. “You certainly can’t put a price tag on that.”
“I can say, from a first-hand perspective, that God is moving in a mighty way on this campus ... ”
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