Announcing the 2024 Barrientos Scholarship Recipients
2024 Scholarship Recipients
The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation is thrilled to announce the 2024 recipients of its scholarships, awarded to outstanding students pursuing higher education across various fields. These scholarships are made possible through the generous contributions of community partners and sponsors.
Casa de la Cultura Scholarship:
Adan Martinez – University of Nebraska at Omaha, Masters in Education Specialist ($5,000)
Magic Touch/Eddie Sandoval Scholarship:
Lucia Venegas – Nursing ($5,000)
Magic Touch Business Scholarship:
Guillermo Espinoza – Business ($2,500)
Alvarez Insurance Graduate Studies Scholarship:
Gelsey Timilsina – University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Masters in Psychology ($2,500)
CHI Health™ Scholarship:
Nicholas Soto – Pre-Radiation Studies ($2,500)
Cinco de Mayo Omaha Scholarship:
Emily Sanchez – Business ($2,500)
The Lucy Mora Scholarship:
Odwuar Quinonez – Masters in Dual Language ($2,500)
Latino Society of OPPD Employees Scholarship:
Mia Perales – University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Environmental Science ($2,500)
Fatima Davila – Environmental Science ($2,500)
Nebraska Furniture Mart Scholarship:
Sophia Garcia-Hernandez – Education ($2,500)
JE Dunn Scholarship:
Alex Avalos – Architecture ($900)
Barrientos Scholarship Foundation & Metro Community College Partnership
Alvarez Insurance/MCC Scholarship:
Israel Hernandez – LPN Nursing ($5,000)
BSF/MCC Scholarship:
Eulalia Maribel Juan – Landscape Photography ($5,000)
JE Dunn/MCC Scholarship:
Denisse Sanchez – Real-Estate ($5,000)
Magic Touch/MCC Scholarship:
Kevin Hernandez-Estrada – Trades, Electrical ($5,000)