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Meet our 2019 MnACC Scholarship recipients
Alexa Carrera Class of 2019 from South High School Attending Augsburg University MnACC Scholarship Awarded: $2500
My name is Alexa
Carrera and I will be attending Augsburg University as the class of 2023. I was
born in Minnesota but at the age of five, due to my mom's deportation, my
family and I moved to Guatemala where I lived for seven years. Five years ago,
I came back to Minnesota to continue pursuing my educational goals.
At Augsburg
University, I will be majoring in Biology and minoring in Forensic Science.
Today, I am determined to contribute to America’s criminal justice system,
helping free the innocent and putting the guilty behind bars by becoming a
forensic biologist. I hope to one day work in a forensic crime lab and apply my
scientific knowledge to forensic evidence to help crime scene investigators
solve crimes.
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Sundus Hussein Class of 2019 from Burnsville High School Attending University of Minnesota Twin Cities MnACC Scholarship Awarded: $1000
Hello! My name is Sundus Hussein and I am a first-generation Somali student. I am a hardworking, dedicated, driven, creative woman and I have ambitions of making the world a much better place one day. I have an interest for the sciences (particularly anatomy and the human body), the arts, languages and a lot of other things. I have a passion for volunteering, making art, and learning more about the world around me. I will be attending the College of Biological Sciences at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities this upcoming fall as the incoming class of 2023. I hope to major in biochemistry and minor in Spanish and global studies, and I plan on becoming an ophthalmologist. Thank you for this opportunity!
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Ridwan Duale Class of 2019 from Irondale High School Attending University of Minnesota Twin Cities MnACC Scholarship Awarded: $1000
My name is Ridwan Duale and I am a first-generation student heading to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities this upcoming fall. Ever since I was a child, I dreamed of becoming a doctor to help my community in Minnesota as well as third-world countries such as Somalia. In my free time, I love being a part of boards and volunteering at organizations that raise awareness of humanitarian issues and discrimination. Other things, I enjoy playing soccer, hanging out with my family and friends, and photography.
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Ashantiana Ramirez Class of 2019 from Roseville Area High School Attending Century College MnACC Scholarship Awarded $500
Hi my name is Ashantiana Ramirez. I plan on attending Century College to get my generals. After that I plan to transfer over to either University of Minnesota-Duluth or University of North Dakota to major in Chemical Engineering and a minor in Business. I am an only child, I love any kind of music but country music is one of my favorites, I have a puppy named Mylo plus two cats named Dumbledor and Laylay, my favorite color is yellow, and for my future career I want to own my own makeup production company focused towards people of color.
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Ahleah Harris Class of 2019 from Central High School Attending St. Paul College MnACC Scholarship Awarded: $500
Hi my name is Ahleah Harris. I’ve always lived in Saint Paul, Minnesota and never was one to travel. I am the middle child of two sisters. Even though I was the middle child, I was never ignored as most would think. I didn’t have the chance to financially support my family throughout high school and I tried to be the one for moral support. So even though I had a chance to be a kid, there sure was a lot of problems from everyone I had to help out with. Painting, music, and puzzles took up a lot of my time whenever I had free time. They really were relaxing tools when it came to stress and getting away from drama. I attended Central High and graduated this year. Oddly, I never would say I had enough time to study, but I didn’t do poorly in school. I had and have great friends whose motivated me throughout those years. They helped push me to be a part of clubs such as Fresh Force and Student Council. Throughout school, I discovered more of myself and who I could see myself as. I am a very shy, quiet, worried person. But going through all the obstacles of high school, I realized I can’t just focus on the problems and look on the better side of me who is a friendly, funny, and a role model. The future holds a lot for me. Starting my road to success this fall as a respiratory therapist major. Once I reach that road I will continue peddling until my dream is reached when I finally have that college degree in my hands.
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Momoko Dway Class of 2019 from Washington Technology Magnet School Attending Metropolitan State University MnACC Scholarship Awarded: $500
My name is Momoko Dway. I graduated from Washington Technology Magnet school. I was involved in many programs such as Trio Upward Bound, WEB leadership (where everyone belongs) and Student council. I volunteered around my community at Hosanna Karen Baptist church, Salvation Army, and feed my starving children. My hobbies are photography, listening to music and playing volleyball. I am very passionate about helping people and educating them about health care. I will be attending Metropolitan State University in the fall of 2019 and my intended major is nursing.
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Rose Lee Class of 2019 from Robbinsdale Armstrong High School Attending University of Minnesota Twin Cities MnACC Scholarship Awarded: $500
Hi, my name is Rose, and I am a high school graduate from Robbinsdale Armstrong High School. I was one of seven recipients of this amazing scholarship provided by the Minnesota Association of Counselors of Color, and I am very thankful. With this scholarship, I will be heading to the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities starting this fall 2019. Although nothing is yet set in stone, I am leaning towards majoring in Political Science.
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