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Every day I am closer to my dreams, and these opportunities make that possible. I feel honored and grateful to receive the 2023 Alpha Eagle Aviation and Science Foundation Fund Scholarship. Coming from Puerto Rico, where I couldn’t study what I wanted because they didn’t offer it, and coming to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and receiving the support of my family and friends has helped me to keep going and not give up. I am going into my 3rd year studying Aerospace Physiology, and my goal is to one day make it to NASA. I want to thank the donors that, with opportunities like these, encourage students with economic needs to apply and continue studying hard. I am deeply grateful to the people who made this possible, and as a result of this scholarship, I will not stop until I achieve my dreams. Thank you.

It is a tremendous honor to be awarded the 2023 Alpha Eagle Aviation and Science Foundation Fund Scholarship. Because I am a student with Autism, I have additional financial needs that are necessary for me to be successful here at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. While the fund is an immense help financially, receiving a scholarship like this is also a great motivator. This scholarship propels me to continue pursuing my dream of becoming an aerospace engineer. It is proof that there are those who believe that I have a place in the aerospace industry. If given the opportunity, neurodiverse students such as myself can contribute our knowledge and help write a new chapter in the story of inclusion as it relates to aviation. I want to thank the Alpha Eagle Aviation and Science Foundation Fund and all the donors who believe in me. I am inspired to work harder, study harder, and continue to chase my dreams with even more determination. Thank you all so much for your support.

It is a privilege to be awarded the Alpha Eagle Aviation and Science Foundation Fund Scholarship! This scholarship will provide the financial assistance needed to complete my last three terms in the M.S. in Aeronautics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. I hope to capitalize on this peace of mind to excel in these last three terms, and effectively set myself up for my ultimate goal of pursuing a Ph.D. in Human Factors. One of the goals in getting my Ph.D., would be to emulate the incredible mentors and teachers I’ve had throughout my academic career, including at ERAU. I look forward to inspiring the next generation of aviation leaders and, as such, express my sincerest gratitude to Alpha Eagle for supporting this journey.

I am elated and honored to receive the 2022 Alpha Eagle Aviation and Science Foundation Fund Scholarship. Without my mother, father, and close family and friends, I would not have been pushed and motivated to apply for this scholarship. I would like to thank the Alpha Eagle Aviation and Science Foundation Fund Scholarship Committee for providing this scholarship opportunity. Coming from a small Caribbean island, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, not many females have the opportunity to chase their dreams, especially in the aviation industry, therefore, I am fortunate and grateful to have been chosen for this scholarship. This scholarship will definitely help me continue my final year of education at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, which I am a proud student of. Once again, thank you to everyone who saw a potential in me and has made it possible for me to receive this scholarship.

Thank you for your generosity in making this scholarship opportunity available to me and demeaning me deserving of this scholarship. Attending Embry-Riddle has been an incredible experience and one that would not be possible without financial help from scholarships. I am grateful for your belief in my abilities and investment in my future. I am currently going into the first semester/fall semester of my Senior year. I am an Aeronautics major with a minor in Aeronautical Studies, Aviation Safety, and Military Science. This also my fourth year in Air Force ROTC and after my graduation, I will commission as a 2Lt in the Air Force as a pilot. As I said earlier, I hope to commission in the United States Air Force when I graduate as a Pilot. I have been so passionate in finishing my education at Embry-Riddle and this Scholarship continues to help me get closer to my dream.

It is an absolute honor to be named the 2021 winner of the Alpha Eagle Aviation and Science Foundation Fund award. As an international student, the scholarship opportunities available are quite scarce and difficult to attain. Being awarded this scholarship has not only alleviated the financial burden of affording college but has also restored in me a sense of hope for myself and others like me. This award has motivated me to work even harder and devote myself to becoming the best that I can be at my craft. Thanks to your support and all donors like you I can finally say that I am that much closer to the finish line.

I am very honored to be awarded the Alpha Eagle Scholarship. As an international student, it is very difficult to find scholarships that I can apply to. When I heard about the Alpha Eagle Scholarship I applied right away. The COVID19 pandemic has been a huge financial crisis for my family, this scholarship will help me to continue following my dream of becoming a professional pilot and reduce the economic strains in my family. I truly appreciate the selection committee for their consideration.

This scholarship would allow me to further my education and achieve my goal of being a pilot and a leader for the next generation. Excelling in the best flight program in the country is one of my strategic steps for becoming a pilot, and this field is very expensive. I now realized how important the field of aviation really is in matters of business and expansion. I believe being a pilot would inspire my generation to become more selfless and ambitious in achieving their dreams because nothing worth having comes easy. Earning a bachelor’s degree where I will learn about finance, economics, and leadership is another strategic step for my long- term goal of being both an inspirational and financial leader for the next generation.

Being an international student, I have found it very difficult to find scholarships that apply to me. Therefore, I was elated to find out that the Alpha Eagle Scholarship was open to international students. I am very grateful to the Alpha Eagle scholarship selection team for awarding me this scholarship. It goes a long way in easing the financial burden for school and enables to get closer to achieving my dream of becoming an Aerospace Engineer. I am greatly honored to be one of the recipients of this prestigious scholarship.

Receiving the Alpha Eagle Aviation and Science Foundation Fund Scholarship is truly an incredible blessing. I’m eternally grateful to God and the donors for this scholarship. Nearing my final leg of my undergraduate, this scholarship will definitely help lower the financial struggles and assist in the completion of my Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering, and help begin my pursuit in the Master’s program of Aerospace Engineering. Therefore, my educational pursuits would be impossible without the generous support from the scholarship donors. Once again, I’m eternally grateful for this scholarship.