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At Valley, Henry found the encouragement he needed to continue...

When I first walked onto the Valley College campus, I didn’t know what my future would hold. I only knew I wanted more.

That is how Henry Duran remembers the moment his life began to change.

Growing up in San Bernardino, Henry was not always focused on school. In high school, he started making small but important changes. He discovered healthy habits, gained confidence, and began to imagine new possibilities for himself.

There were moments he almost gave up. Money was tight, transportation was difficult, and self-doubt was real. Support arrived in the form of scholarships from people he had never met, and their belief in him made all the difference.

“It was the first time I received support from private donors,” Henry said. “It showed me someone believed in me.”

That belief carried him forward and changed the course of his life.

Today, Henry is a medical resident at Eisenhower Medical Center. Inspired by the help he received, he created a scholarship of his own at Valley so that others can follow in his footsteps.

Stories like Henry’s show how one gift can open the door to a brighter future. Imagine what could happen if even more students received that same support.

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Dr. Henry Duran

SBVC alumnus, medical resident, and scholarship donor

Dr. John Bancroft is the SBVC Foundation’s oldest living donor...

I became a pacifist and worked with peace groups. That’s what led to our peace and justice scholarship.

He and his wife, Elaine, founded the Peace & Justice Scholarship — a gift rooted in John’s personal journey. During World War II, John spent four months in a prisoner-of-war camp. That hardship shaped his lifelong dedication to peace.

Today, John and Elaine’s legacy continues to support SBVC students every year.

Interested in making an impact of your own?

Email sbvcfoundation@valleycollege.edu to learn how to start a scholarship.