“Even if the CBD Scholarship doesn’t literally extend into college, it will figuratively stay with me forever as the skills and experiences I have gained through this program will always remain with me.”

“My son has been taking classes at IEA Academy and he loves it so much! He says he wishes he could go to IEA all day because then he would learn so much more.”

"IEA Camp Yunasa has been truly transformative. Our boy experienced an acceptance of self and group connection that he's never had before –– a magical experience..."

"IEA Camp Yunasa packs so much meaningful work and pure joy into one week. My kids will carry these experiences throughout their lives."

“The CDB Scholarship allowed me to grow as a person – to explore my interests, meet people, and dive deeply into the activities I truly cared about.”

The CDB Scholarship affirmed our child’s individuality and gave her the space to grow intellectually and emotionally among peers who truly understand and inspire one another.”

“I would never have become the person I am today if it were not for the CDB Scholarship pushing me forward to where I am now.”

“The impact of the CBD Scholarship will continue long after high school – it has helped shape not only who our child is today, but who she aspires to become.”

“I learned so much in-depth knowledge about biology, colleges, and working in a lab, my high school could never offer me an experience like this.”

“Since there were only two other people in the class, we were able to learn more. I felt that I was in an environment with kids like me. This allowed me to be more challenged.”

“I loved the challenge of having such diverse ages all together in one class.”