“This scholarship is a dream come true because it takes away the stress of how to pay for college, allowing me to focus on my education without feeling like I’m burdening my parents. Growing up, I always found creative ways to push forward, even when things didn’t come easy. That same determination drives me to pursue a degree in computer science and this scholarship brings me closer to making that dream a reality. After graduation, I want to use my degree to build technology that connects and supports communities like mine—people who didn’t always have access to resources. This scholarship is more than just financial support; it’s a step toward the future I’m working so hard for.”
-Darling Gutierrez
