NOE Walton Scholars
Equipping Youth for Eternity
Martha Aguilar on graduation day at Harding University in May of 2008. Martha was the first NOE Center student to be a recipient of the Walton Scholarship, Her upbeat personality and diligence in the classroom opened the door to four other NOE alumni to receive this prestigious full-ride scholarship. The founder of the scholarship was Walmart's Sam Walton. The three participating universities are: Harding, John Brown and The Ozarks.
Dahania Pimentel entered University of the Ozarks as a freshman in the fall of 2008 as a business major. She is confident, creative and fun. Click here for a blog article on Dahania.
Itzhel Martinez was a sophomore at John Brown University as of the fall of 2008. Her major is business. Itzel has a smile that lights up the room!
Celene Alarcon is a sophomore at John Brown University majoring in business. She is responsible, smart and a little shy at first, but opens up when you get to know her
Libni Gil is a sophomore majoring in business at John Brown University. She is very outgoing, upbeat and loves music. She fit right into college life!
Description of the Walton scholarship taken from their website: www.wispweb.org
The Walton Scholarship Program at John Brown University, Harding University and the University of the Ozarks is provided through the generosity of the Walton family of Bentonville, Arkansas. In the hope of promoting peace, prosperity and goodwill throughout the seven Central American countries (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama), and Mexico, the Waltons provide full scholarships for undergraduate study to a number of Central Americans each academic year.
The scholarship provides full financial support for each student. This financial support includes tuition, fees, room, board, personal spending allowance and travel. Students are provided rooms on campus housing and are provided meals in the school cafeteria. Financial support is sufficient for students to devote themselves to full time study.
Jose Gabriel Ruiz will be entering John Brown University in the fall of 2009 majoring in Chemistry. He is a personable kid and gifted artistically. His "Dance of the Old Men" was a hit at the 2008 NOE Fiesta night in Portland.
