Summary : Each spring, Seattle Schools Scholarship Fund awards scholarships in recognition of students for their tenacity and contribution to their community.
Each spring, the Seattle Schools Scholarship Fund (SSSF) shines a spotlight on the incredible resilience, dedication, and community spirit of our graduating seniors—and this year was no exception.
In a heartwarming evening filled with joy and gratitude, 72 outstanding students from every Seattle Public Schools high school were awarded $10,000 scholarships to support their first year of college. These one-time awards recognize not just academic achievement, but also the powerful stories of perseverance and service that define each recipient.
The ceremony was rich with emotion as students shared personal reflections on the challenges they’ve overcome and the impact this scholarship will have on their future. Many expressed heartfelt thanks to the teachers, counselors, and family members who supported them along the way.
During his address to the crowd, Superintendent Brent Jones urging students to “embrace their greatness.”
“Let me tell you something: you are already successful; you are already good enough. Don’t confuse your success with your greatness. You are going to be something special … someone who is going to grow into greatness.”
Founded in 1974 with proceeds from a benefit Country Western album featuring Tammy Wynette, the SSSF has grown into a powerful force for educational equity. Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of donors over the years, thousands of Seattle students have been able to pursue their college dreams.
This year’s recipients reflect the rich diversity of our city and were selected for their academic excellence, community contributions, and unwavering determination. We couldn’t be more proud of these future leaders!
Raymond Armstrong
Sol Citlali Aguilar Campos
Solana Huertas
Victoria Harris
Miriam Mathan
Erika Chavez Reyes
Vaneece Rushing
Mathew Wright
Elizabeth Palma Alvarado
Dominic Allan Angeles Bethel Bisrat
Sky Judson Greene
Madison Sanabria
Janiel Delgado
Sofia Carrillo Esquivel
Montrey Reeves
Emily A. Cortes Salgado
Immanuel Wudneh
Jamaiya Bland
Jonathan Cortes-Pineda
Azra Kameenui Ramirez
Tan Truong (Tino)
Mi’Arau-Lynn Wallace
Arole Tmougui Aminakeu
Christopher De Fermin Cortes
Sadie Howard
Faith Ravenel
Hunter Reynolds
Dayne Cardoza
KingDavid Jackson
Anna Negewo
Bietelhem Tekleyohannes
Mariana Valencia
Gisselle Barahona
Anabela Mercedes Damas-Loftus
Joi Taylor
Yeiler Acevedo
Otto Franco
Benjamin Mekuria
Jaqueline Mercado-Ortiz
Nice Phoparisut
Charlotte Schonwald
Ahatzari Granados Valencia
Gita Wolford
Jet Bacon
Haven Harris
Arya Mishra
Abby Padilla
Josemael Zeron Herrera
Bitania Ashagre
Kwame Barrientos
Anikka Faith Huliganga
Mar Jared Rudio
Paolo Songco
Ava Craft
Chase Guyton
Chebar Mukwaya
Victoria Venegas Salcedo
Quashia Slaughter
Tomiris Kablan
Swaleh Abdalla Mume
Wendy Yuritzy
Edelawit Aucoin
Luca Cantu
Ada (Boa) Michaud
Willow Curtis
Tessa Hanson
Mercy Tellez
Aden Castillo
Maya Chuc
Danna Valery Martinez Leyva
Lily Lund
Fiona Tesfamariam
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