“I am an immigrant and me and my family moved here to the US when I was in my junior year of high school. We came here with little money for my college education so this scholarship means a lot to me and my family. I hope to be a physical therapist someday and I will never forget this wonderful gift that you've given me.”
Manuela Jimenez
2020-2021 Recipient of The Albany High School - Capital Region Refugee Scholarship
Why did you choose to attend UAlbany?
I choose to attend classes at UAlbany because the professors are nice, approachable and they really know what they are teaching.
What do you love best about UAlbany?
I love the libraries.
What does this scholarship mean to you?
This scholarship means a lot to me. I recently resigned from my job and this scholarship really helped me achieve my degree.
What are your plans after graduation?
I plan on going to graduate school.
Share one thing about yourself that you would like your scholarship donor to know.
I am an immigrant and having this financial help means a lot to me.