Interested in neuroscience and clinical psychology, Elijah Earl, from Cortland, New York, decided to major in psychology and minor in biology. He is considering attending graduate school to become a therapist. An avid soccer fan, he plays intramural soccer and is also a coxswain on the varsity men's crew.

"Receiving the Friends scholarship has strengthened my interest in my academic studies and further motivated me to be the best I can be. I am sincerely appreciative of the opportunity to attend Ithaca College."