Scholarship Awards

Cynthia and Berenise at the Mac Store.

We are proud to announce Berenise Delgado as our 1st annual Portland School’s Alliance Scholarship recipient. Berenise was awarded a new laptop and printer that will support her as she begins Oregon State University's Engineering Program. 

She writes: "My name is Berenise Delgado, the seond born of four and the first to graduate from high school and attend college. I am a hard worker and am determined to better myself by going to college and bring pride to my community. Getting to this point, the beginning of my journey to adulthood has been one full of trips and falls; yet I always get up with my best foot forward and maintain my poise. Everything I have, I have earned, I have had to work hard each and every step of the way; whether it was getting a part-time job to help my mother with the bills, or staying after school so that I could understand a problem."

Upon reflecting on her future challenges she states: Engineering is "a field mostly dominated by men. Luckily, I love a good challenge, but even more so, I love accomplishing my goals. Now I am faced with a more daunting ambition: how to pay for my higher education?"

PSA is honored to have had the opportunity to support this bright ambitious Latina leader. Cynthia Gomez, PSA co-chair, maintains ongoing contact with Berenise and will continue to offer support throughout her academic career.

Berenise is a graduate of Portland Public School District's Roosevelt High School.