Luis Pimentel was inspired to begin the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at WCC after receiving outstanding medical care during an illness. It was important to him to be able to give back to his community by becoming a PTA. He learned about WCC’s PTA Hybrid Program which aligned with his ambitions and the need to attend online part-time. This scholarship helped him make ends meet and provide for his wife and son while he focused on his PTA studies. Louis Pimentel Graduated Spring 2023 with an Associate of Applied Science-Physical Therapist Assistant degree 2022 - 2023 Award Winner All Washington Academic Team WCC Students
2020 - 2021 Award Winners
Nathalie Belmore Graduated Spring 2021 with an Associate in Science - Transfer degree - General Engineering with honors
Nathalie led WCC’s Advocates for Women in Science Engineering and Math Club (AWSEM) where she served to help underrepresented student populations succeed in rigorous science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses and advocated for those who are traditionally underrepresented in STEM careers. She also worked on campus as a math tutor and engineering peer mentor. Nathalie was also the recipient of the WCC Foundation Sherif Family Scholarship for Women in Engineering.
Vi Nguyen Graduated Spring 2021 with an Associate in Business degree with honors
International student Vi Nguyen came to WCC from Vietnam and received her transfer degree at WCC. She served as an Associated Students of WCC senator, and as vice president for both the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the Vietnamese Student Association. Vi was a recipient of a WCC Foundation scholarship and received an additional scholarship for her academic merit from the Washington State Employees Credit Union (WSECU).
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