Evelyne Aviles Velazquez

Dear Hacia Delante Scholarship Committee, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for selecting me as a recipient of the Hacia Delante! Scholarship. I feel both honored and uplifted to have your support as I continue my studies at Pomona College. This generous scholarship makes a real difference in my life, easing the financial challenges I face as an undocumented student and allowing me to focus wholeheartedly on my academic journey. Your support not only brings me closer to my professional aspirations but also inspires me to work even harder to give back to my community. I truly admire Hacia Delante!'s mission to make higher education accessible for undocumented students like myself. Your dedication to empowering scholars motivates me to continue striving for meaningful change and reminds me that I am not alone in this journey. Thank you so much for restoring hope in my journey. After being barred from so much assistance, your help truly goes a long way especially now, as I prepare to apply to graduate school. It is support like yours that keeps me grounded in my purpose and determined to keep moving forward. With sincere gratitude, Evelyne Aviles Velazquez