Scholarship Recipients

Marta Almazovaite
Tulsa, OK
“Financial aid makes students feel that they are cared for and belong, which is such a necessary part of getting any sort of education.”

Egypt Ballet
New Orleans, Louisiana
“I don't think enough people talk about how difficult it is being first gen and/or low income and having to figure out how to apply to college, often totally alone.”

Chanthea Quinland
Antigua
“Being a Smithie means using the resources and experiences I've gained at Smith to mold the best version of myself.” 

Rukaiya Abdullah
Kumasi, Ghana
“I wanted to be in a space of belonging where I did not have to prove to anyone that my femininity does not affect, and is not affected by, my intellectual capabilities.”

Yoselin Rios-Saldivar
New Castle, Delaware
“Being a Smithie means being ambitious, creative and continually striving to obtain knowledge and create change.”

Sara Ellis
Tucson, Arizona
“I hope that donors continue to support financial aid so that students like me will feel that people believe in us and so that we can succeed no matter where we came from.”

Ana Duarte Montano
Phoenix, Arizona
“Whenever I struggle, I remember the reasons I came to Smith: to make my parents proud and gain the knowledge that I need to work in the career that I love.”

Adriana Beltran Andrade
Los Angeles, California
“Being a Smithie means being part of a community of strong women who support each other.”

Anna Gyorgy
Exeter, Rhode Island
“To be a Smithie is to always strive for better, for yourself and for others.”

Delia Haston
Big Bear City, California
“The people truly are what make Smith unique.”

Gabriela Lopez
Denver, Colorado
“A Smithie is never just a student: A Smithie is an advocate, a friend and a passionate person dedicated to improving the world.”

Phounam Pin
Battdambang, Cambodia
“I know that I can always rely on the Smith alum network when I need it—I’ve witnessed the incredible work that Smithies have accomplished all over the world.”

Kristina Ngema
Saint Petersburg, Russia
“Being a Smithie for me is being fearless in the face of adversity.”

Laisha Aniceto
Phoenix, Arizona
“In my hometown, a high school diploma is the highest degree completed by most individuals. Because of financial aid, I have been able to break this barrier ...”

Jennifer Beltran Gastelum
Phoenix, Arizona
“When you support financial aid, you’re ensuring the future has the best leaders, authors, educators, artists and so much more.”