Saden Scholar - Edward Miller ’07

Ever since he was in the eighth grade, Edward Lee Miller knew he wanted to go to Yale. During his senior year at Central High School in Bridgeport, Connecticut, he was thrilled to be accepted, but concerned that the cost of a Yale education, even with financial aid, would exceed what his family could afford.

The scholarship fund established by Judge George A. Saden  who had graduated from Central High School in 1927 and Yale in 1931, not only helped to make it possible for Edward to attend Yale, it has also had a positive impact that will extend well beyond his graduation in May, 2007.

“I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity I’ve been given. As a senior, my ultimate objective is to attend law school, but first I want to give something back to my community and my immediate goal is to teach in Bridgeport. This is an option for me because I’m not weighed down by the financial burden of having to repay student loans.”

Edward has applied to Teach for America. Drawn from colleges and universities throughout the U.S., Teach for America corps members commit to spending two years after graduation teaching in urban and rural schools in America’s least advantaged communities.

Edward’s story is just one example of how the generosity and foresight of individuals like Judge Saden has the potential to transform lives – not only of Yale students – but also the people and communities they serve.