Burton Washington

Burton Washington loves to help other students see and meet their potential – that might be why he’s enjoying his…

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Bertha Starks

Bertha sets a strong example of working to obtain an education no matter the obstacles and challenges

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Nelida Hernandez

Nelida Hernandez encourages others to explored work-based learning opportunities that can help students earn their degree.

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Elijah Ruiz

Elijah Ruiz is a Star Scholar from Wright College who transferred to Cornell University. Watch Elijah’s story to learn more.

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Leslie Marquez

Olive-Harvey College’s salutatorian, Leslie Marquez, was inspired by her 5th grade teacher, who made learning fun – and now she’s…

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Rosa Franco and Olga Ramirez

Daley College Student Rosa Franco sees her advisor Olga Ramirez as a role model – she, too went back to…

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Emmanuel Betson

A native of Ghana, Emmanuel Betson didn’t finish college – he opted to start a career in marketing, sales and…

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Elaine Brooks

Now that her kids are grown, she felt there was no reason not to finally put herself first.

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Omar Martinez Gonzalez

“Wilbur Wright College was one of the best things that ever happened to me," says Omar Martinez Gonzalez.

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Adeola Fayemi

Adeola Fayemi was unsure about what he wanted to do after high school until he heard about the Star Scholarship…

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Nidia Carranza

Despite facing obstacles, Nidia Carranza is reaching her goals and creating systemic changes to address social issues.

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