BETHELEHEM ABIYE (2024)
School: Amherst College
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As the daughter of Ethiopian immigrants, the value of education has never gone unbeknownst to me. Having a diverse cultural perspective has opened my eyes to the reality that education is not only a privilege but a powerful one to hold. To fulfill my goals of pursuing higher education, I will be attending Amherst College to study psychology after which I will obtain a Master’s degree & Psy.D in neuropsychology in order to become a licensed neuropsychologist. I hold immense gratitude for the Annie Lewis Scholarship Fund as this scholarship is the main reason I was able to attend a highly ranked out-of-state college that would otherwise not be feasible to pay for without incurring massive debt. Because of this scholarship, I do not have to sacrifice the quality of education I will be receiving but instead am able to gain invaluable connections at institutions that will allow me to build success for my future career where I plan on making a difference in the field of cross-cultural neuropsychology to break barriers on the stigma surrounding mental health.
Yves Dakey Acopa (2024)
School: Glendale Community College
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From being born and growing up in a small town in Mexico, to moving to the U.S at a young age and assimilating to a new environment and norms, all the challenges I’ve faced have helped me cultivate a rich sense of culture and commitment to my communities. These challenges have helped develop my goals and passions to achieve a degree in nursing where I will continue to aid and give back to the communities that have not only helped me, but others as well. The Annie Lewis Scholarship has provided me the opportunity to pursue my education by minimizing the fears and concerns of the financial endeavors that come from university. The value of this scholarship is worth more than just aiding in the costs of college, but an opportunity to pay this kindness forward to other communities the same way that mine has. I am grateful for this opportunity, thank you!
Noemi Esquivel (2024)
School: Arizona State University
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Coming from a low income family, the idea of attending college was always seen as something unreachable and something impossible. Thanks to my grandparents’ sacrifices and my education at University High School, I will be the first in my family to attend college in the Fall. I intend to earn a Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Biomedical Sciences and later on go to medical school to get my MD in Anesthesiology. I would like to thank the Annie Lewis Scholarship Fund for acknowledging my achievements and providing me with aid for textbooks and technological supplies, but most of all I would like to thank the foundation for believing in my dreams and believing in me!
Sifu Singh (2024)
School: Arizona State University
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Hello my name is Sifu Singh, I am on of the recipients for the Annie Lewis Scholarship for this year, I am from University High School and this upcoming year I will be attending Arizona State University at Barrett, the honors college! I will be studying biological sciences and I will be pursuing the pre-med track. This scholarship will be instrumental in my college journey because it’s a big sum of money that I can use towards my college education. It will be a great aid that I can use for my upcoming years, especially when I get into medical school as well, it helps take the load off me and my parents to pay for college, thank you!
ERIC ALFARO (2023)
School: Northern Arizona University
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Because my Tolleson community has made such a profound impact on my life, I realized a dream of studying political science and law in order to one day become a constitutional lawyer who is able to serve the community. The Annie Lewis Scholarship will allow me to afford the cost of attending Northern Arizona University, and in doing so, this scholarship furthers my dream of pursuing social justice for minority groups like the LGBTQ+ and Hispanic communities. I am grateful for my family for allowing me to pursue higher education, and I am thankful to this scholarship foundation for believing in the future changes that I can make in the political and legal worlds. Thank you!
ANNALISA LOVATO (2023)
School: Arizona State University
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Living in the same small Arizona community for all my life thus far, I have had the privilege of building rich connections with those who have shaped my growth and inspired my academic motivations. I intend to earn a degree at Arizona State University, staying close to the people and home that I cherish, and I will attain a medicine-related degree in preparation for entrance into a dental program. My college journey represents the creation of a bridge between my primary goal of establishing my own dentistry practice and my dream to expand Arizonan's dental access. The Annie Lewis Scholarship Fund has granted me an honor through their scholarship. This award will be placed towards my current pursuit of education at ASU, which is an opportunity I am forever grateful for.
NICOLE MILLANES (2023)
School: University of Arizona
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Growing up as the eldest first-generation child felt like living off a blank map. However, I am honored to lead as a tour guide for my siblings to help them discover their passions in life. With determination to obtain a bachelor’s and then a PharmD degree, my story will become one that future generations tell, breaking the barriers that once held us back. I am very grateful for the AnnIe Lewis Scholarship for acknowledging all my hard work and achievements. The AnnIe Lewis Scholarship has allowed me to attend college and access resources that will help me succeed, such as textbooks and supplies. This scholarship believes in my goals of studying medicine and learning how to overcome language barriers in healthcare through the use of technology.
SHI BRADLEY (2022)
School: Arizona State University
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From childhood, I’ve been inspired to learn about different groups of people and make a change in my community. At Arizona State University, I will be studying journalism, I will be combining my love of writing and research with my passion to make a change and spread awareness about issues that matter me. As someone from a low-income family, The Annie Lewis Scholarship will help me pay for the parts of college my financial aid didn’t cover and help me realize the goals I hope to achieve during my time at ASU.
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JASMINE CATANO MATA (2022)
School: Swarthmore College
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Being a first-generation Latinx student, I knew from the very beginning that fully achieving my dreams was going to be a challenge. I wanted to pursue an education beyond high school to bring forth pride and recognition to my family’s name and struggled as Mexican-Americans. With the Annie Lewis Scholarship, I am able to have access to technology and supplies that will help me make a mark at Swarthmore College in my pursuit of creating welcoming and safe communities for minority groups.
VICKY NGUYEN (2022)
School: Arizona State University
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Throughout my life, I have witnessed my parents’ strong determination to give me a chance at a better future. They taught me how to persevere despite hardship, care for others, and be appreciative of our own failures and successes. They continue to believe in me and my dreams. I plan to attend a university to further my education with psychiatry as the end in mind; I hope to encourage mental health awareness and help individuals gain a better understanding of themselves. I hope to be able to bring positive change to the world, like how my family did for me. The Annie Lewis Scholarship also believes in my voice and dreams; therefore, I am extremely grateful for this amazing opportunity. With this scholarship, I will be able to pay for schooling, such as textbooks and other expenses.
RYAN NOVOA (2022)
School: Harvard University
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The Annie Lewis Scholarship has helped me fulfill my dream of attending Harvard University to study Biology. As Peruvian immigrants, my parents put a heavy emphasis on obtaining the best education possible. They were incredibly proud of my college acceptance, and it made them even happier that the Annie Lewis Scholarship would cover a portion of the cost of attendance. While I continue on my journey of becoming a physician, the scholarship has provided the invaluable service of limiting financial obstacles.
ADRIANNA MARITINEZ-LAINEZ (2021)
School: Seattle University
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Going to college means I am given the opportunity to honor my family's sacrifices and support them in the future. My family fought for my dreams before I could even imagine them, it is my job to carry on their dreams with mine. Because of the Annie Lewis Scholarship Fund I am reassured that my dreams can be achieved, and have the stability to go to college without worrying about the financial burden. I’m currently studying Computer Science so that I could shift the dynamic of the STEM field and bring a new perspective with my background
KIDIST TAYE (2021)
School: Washington University in St.Louis
Going to college means fulfilling the hard work that my family has always exhibited. As immigrants, they channeled that intelligence in their labor and providing for the family, and I am now able to use that same hard work in my education through this scholarship. Receiving the Annie Lewis Fund helped alleviate remaining expenses and significantly reduced the price of my contribution; Thank you!
EDMOND YIP (2021)
School: United States Naval Academy
Attending the United States Naval Academy meant committing to a lifetime of service. Leadership is my passion, and I look forward to commissioning as an officer in either the Navy or Marine Corps upon graduation. I am super grateful that the Annie Lewis Scholarship Fund was able to help me pay off a part of my ACE loan, a loan for all clothing and equipment for midshipman.
CLAU ALLY-MENDOZA (2020)
School: University of Arizona
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Growing up in Compton, California taught me the power and value education holds in a person's future. Having the opportunity to attend college is something that I consider my greatest accomplishment, and I am grateful for everything that has led me here. I am grateful for my mom, who made plentiful sacrifices that allowed me to be in the position I am in today. I am grateful the Annie Lewis Scholarship gave me the opportunity to raise money for school all while telling my story. All my past efforts and struggles were validated when receiving this scholarship because I was able to acknowledge that no matter how hard life gets, to just keep pushing because you never know where life will lead you.
DANIEL RODRIGUEZ (2020)
School: Colgate University
“The opportunity to go to college is such a blessing. Obtaining an education will open many doors for me, allowing me to gain a deeper understanding of my passions and teaching me how I can best utilize my skills to make a difference in the world. The Anne Lewis scholarship will help alleviate some of the financial burden on my family. Specifically helping me pay for all of my textbooks for the year and part of my tuition. I am incredibly grateful for the assistance I will receive, and hope to pay it forward.”