Thank you very much for awarding me this scholarship. Being an awardee has been a boon to my morale rounding out senior year. Though my peers are generally respectful and understanding it can be somewhat isolating as a dyslexic person in STEM classes. Receiving support and acknowledgment from an organization that recognizes people like me pursuing STEM is a great encouragement to push forward with my goals. I think the work this scholarship is doing is quite important, and I plan to be a part of its legacy of success. 

2024: The scholarship has been helpful financially, but in a broader sense it has provided a community of support. I’m very grateful for all the hard work of the Morellis and their volunteers.