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Pablo M. Ortiz Memorial Scholarship

Funded by
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Chelsie-Jean Fernandez
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Nov 15, 2024
Winners Announced
Dec 15, 2024
Education Level
Undergraduate
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate pursuing a 2 or 4-year degree
Race:
BIPOC
Field of Study:
Software engineering, IT, or computer science
Education Level:
Race:
Field of Study:
Undergraduate pursuing a 2 or 4-year degree
BIPOC
Software engineering, IT, or computer science

Pablo M. Ortiz was a developer and a beloved colleague and friend who passed away too soon last year.

As our world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, students who want to follow in Pablo’s footsteps and become software engineers are critical. Unfortunately, the high costs of college make degrees inaccessible to many students. 

This scholarship seeks to honor Pablo M. Ortiz’s legacy by supporting underrepresented students who are interested in software engineering or computer science.

Any BIPOC undergraduate student who is pursuing a two or four-year degree in software engineering, IT, or computer science may apply for this scholarship. However, students who have volunteering or internship experience are preferred. 

To apply, submit your front-end or back-end developer portfolio.

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Published June 14, 2024
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Nov 15, 2024
Winners Announced
Dec 15, 2024
Education Level
Undergraduate
1
Contribution
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Winners and Finalists

December 2024

Winners
Sophie Nguyen
Georgia State University
Norcross, GA
Finalists
Nigel Tatem
Cornell University
Frisco, TX
Alexander Dominguez
College of Lake County
Lake Villa, IL
Ohinoyi Moiza
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
Arisa Chue
Stanford University
Springfield, VA
Ashley Padilla-Vences
Duke University
Austin, TX

July 2023

Winners
Rianna Barrett
York College of Pennsylvania
Fayetteville, NC
Finalists
Omar Grant
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
Martin Angelo De Guzman
University of California-Riverside
Dublin, CA

July 2022

Winners
Harry Zhu
George Fox University
Oakland, CA
Finalists
Wynona Lam
DePaul University
Carol Stream, IL
Samantha O'Connell
New York University
Brooklyn, NY
Emily Dayanghirang
American River College
Roseville, CA
Martin Angelo De Guzman
University of California-Riverside
Dublin, CA
Nguyen Tran
Mesa Community College
Gilbert, AZ
Ishaan Raja
Purdue University-Main Campus
Henderson, NV

Winning Application

Sophie Nguyen
Georgia State UniversityNorcross, GA
Rianna Barrett
York College of PennsylvaniaFayetteville, NC
Harry Zhu
George Fox UniversityOakland, CA

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The application deadline is Nov 15, 2024. Winners will be announced on Dec 15, 2024.

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What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.

When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Dec 15, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

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