2024-2025 Scholarship Recipients

	lknur Akdeniz Attending Connecticut State Community College– Gateway Campus– New Haven, CT Field of Interest: Early Childhood Education CONNTAC Representative: Bryce McKinzie Ilknur appreciates her CONNTAC Counselor, Bryce McKinzie, for providing valuable guidance and support. “Bryce is empathetic, which made me feel supported and understood.” Ilknur shares that the scholarship will help her continue her education.
	Fabio Koroli Major: Biological Sciences/ Pre-Dental Attending: Univeristy of Connecticut - Storrs, cT CONNTAC Representative: Shanon Taunton Fabio expresses gratitude for his CONNTAC Counselor, Shanon Taunton, for providing clarity through the college application and financial aid processes, making higher education feel achievable. “Shanon made me feel supported every step of the way. Her support gave me the courage to apply to competitive programs and find opportunities that I didn’t know existed. I will carry her encouragement with me as I move forward in my education and career.” Fabio shares that the scholarship will help ease the financial burden of pursuing his education.
	Bibi Rooqai Mangal Attending Southern Connecticut State University– New Haven, CT Field of Interest: Nursing CONNTAC Representative: Bryce McKinzie Bibi Rooqai is grateful for her CONNTAC Counselor, Bryce McKinzie, for assisting her with her FAFSA, explaining her financial aid options, and for providing advice on scholarship opportunities. “Bryce helped me stay motivated when things felt overwhelming. Without that support, I might have felt lost.” Bibi Rooqai shares that the scholarship will assist with tuition, textbooks, and transportation costs.
	Lima Rahimi Attending Southern Connecticut State University– New Haven, CT Field of Interest: Health Science CONNTAC Representative: Bryce McKinzie Lima thanks her CONNTAC Counselor, Bryce McKinzie, for guiding her, explaining scholarship opportunities, and giving her advice on planning her education. “Bryce has been a huge help. This support has made it easier for me to stay on track with my academic goals.” Lima shares that the scholarship will help with textbooks and transportation.
	Stephanie Rosa Attending University of Connecticut– Storrs, CT Field of Interest: Business Management CONNTAC Representative: Erica Coleman Stephanie expresses gratitude for her CONNTAC Counselor, Erica Coleman, for helping her navigate the FAFSA process and explore scholarship opportunities.. “Erica’s support has been instrumental in me achieving my goals. She patiently answered all of my questions and broke everything down so that I could understand.” Stephanie shares that the scholarship will be life-changing, easing the financial burden by assisting with the cost of tuition.