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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The New Scholarship recipients of 2018!!!
Andrew Culbreath | Hempstead, NY
"My focus as I earn a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in musical theater will be hands on training in my classes and the many performance opportunities, where i can hone my craft and develop the tools for a successful career."
Hempstead High School | Planning to attend Five Towns College
Hillary Ramos Espinoza | Brentwood, NY
"My goal is to achieve my biology degree while following the pre-med track. I want to combine my interest in the medical field with interacting with children as a Pediatrician."
Brentwood High School | Planning to attend City College
Jennifer Flores | Central Islip, NY
"I see myself becoming an MRI technician. No matter the negativity that may surround me, having my heart and mind fixed on my goals will keep me persevering always. I want other DACA students to know that they're not a burden to society. They are hope for the future that will bring prosperity with their abilities. United as one, we'll have a voice upon society that will impact our youth for the better."
Central Islip High School | Planning to attend Farmingdale State College
Katherine Peralta Casco | Brentwood, NY
"If given the opportunity, I know I will be successful and change my future. I have worked hard and tirelessly to achieve my goals and I will continue to work hard. I will make my family and Brentwood schools proud. "
Brentwood High School | Planning to attend Suffolk Community College
Tania Prudencio | Brentwood, NY
"Everyone has a goal, and that should be the fuel for the passion to pursue it. Nothing can stop you from making it happen, and my goal is to become a nurse."
Brentwood High School | Planning to attend Suffolk Community College
Emerson Ramirez | Central Islip, NY
"No matter what, I strive to achieve my dream of being a bilingual math teacher. As a college student, I will get involved in activities that help young people, to wake up and prepare for the world. I want to show them that they need to be more involved in their community, in school, in sports, and that they can also achieve their goals."
Central Islip High School | Planning to attend SUNY College - Old Westbury
Brianna Shervington | Hempstead, NY
"My education allows me to compete equally, in spite of the fact that I come from an impoverished neighborhood. My education is like a torch because it allows me to illuminate my strengths and burns through the negative stereotypes. My education allows me to fulfill my dreams in so many ways."
Hempstead High School | Planning to attend Agricultural Technical State University
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