Thien came to the U.S. as a one-year-old refugee from Vietnam. Her family settled in the Stoneybrook community near Claymont, DE (built by Leon N. Weiner & Associates, Inc. and managed by Arbor Management, LLC). Thien’s mother worked hard to support her two children and watched over their academic progress; teaching them the language and culture of their heritage while embracing their new homeland. Thien earned high grades and praise from teachers for her discipline and character. She extended those qualities by volunteering at the local library.

Thien’s academic achievements, community service and perseverance impressed us greatly, and in 2010 the Foundation awarded her a scholarship.

Today, Thien is an Accounting & Finance double major in the Honors Program at the University of Delaware. With a GPA above 3.5, this Dean’s List student is Vice President of the Asian Student Association and volunteers her time with the University’s academic support program. She is well on her way to achieving her own personal goals and becoming a lifelong benefit to her family and community.

Your support of the Leon N. Weiner Education Foundation will help us assist other deserving students like Thien as we expand our Scholarship Program.