The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation (BSF), a long-standing advocate for Latino students, proudly announces its 2025 Scholarship Recipients
2025 Scholarship Recipients
$74,500 given in scholarships for 2025
The 2025 scholarships, totaling more than $74,500, will support students in fields ranging from healthcare to the arts, business to trades, and everything in between. Each award is rooted in the belief that student success comes in many forms, and that every path deserves investment and encouragement.
2024 Returning Scholarship Recipients
Alvarez Insurance Scholarship Recipient
Israel Hernandez - Metropolitan Community College
Nursing
$5,000 Scholarship
Casa de la Cultura Scholarship Recipient
Adan Martinez - Doane College
Graduate Studies / Education
$7,000 Scholarship
Lucy Mora Scholarship Recipient
Odwuar Quinonez - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Master’s in Dual Language
$4,000 Scholarship
Magic Touch - In Honor of Eddie Sandoval Scholarship Recipient
Lucia Venegas - Creighton University
Healthcare
$5,000 Scholarship
2025 Scholarship Recipents
Alvarez Insurance Scholarship Recipient
Juana Daniela Perez - University of Nebraska at Kearney
Education / Counseling
$5,000 Scholarship
Barrientos - In Honor of Ella & Vidal Barrientos Scholarship Recipient
Isabel Brito - University of Nebraska at Omaha
Arts
$6,000 Scholarship
Cinco de Mayo Scholarship Recipient
Gianna Bayly - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Marketing
$4,000 Scholarship
Barrientos (MCC) Scholarship Recipient
Maria del Carmen Bravo Salomon - Metropolitan Community College
Business
$2,500 Scholarship
CHI (MCC) Scholarship Recipient
Keily Lagos- Metropolitan Community College
Healthcare
$3,000 Scholarship
CHI Scholarship Recipient
Ashley Calderon Palacios - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Healthcare
$3,000 Scholarship
Clarkson College Scholarship Recipient
Kamila Gonzalez Perez - Clarkson
Healthcare
$2,500 Scholarship
JE DUNN Scholarship Recipient
Juan Mancilla Vargas - University of Nebraska - Lincoln | University of Nebraska at Omaha
Construction
$5,000 Scholarship
JE DUNN & Latino Economic Development Council “SOMOS ONE” Scholarship Recipient
Francisco Tomas Santiago
Construction
$5,000 Scholarship
Lozafina Scholarship Recipient
Joshua Goldsmith - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Marketing / Communications
$1,000 Scholarship
Magic Touch - In Honor of Eddie Sandoval Scholarship Recipient
Dailen Reyes - University of Nebraska at Omaha
Healthcare
$3,000 Scholarship
Magic Touch - In Honor of Eddie Sandoval Scholarship Recipient
Ana Guillen - Creighton University
Nursing
$3,000 Scholarship
Magic Touch Scholarship Recipient
Antonio Vargas - Creighton University
Business
$2,500 Scholarship
Methodist College Scholarship Recipient
Daniela Sanchez-Romo - Creighton University
Healthcare
$2,500 Scholarship
Nebraska Furniture Mart Scholarship Recipient
David Goldsmith - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Business
$3,000 Scholarship
OPPD - Latino Society of OPPD Employees - Scholarship Recipient
Fatima Pina - University of Nebraska at Omaha
Undeclared
$2,500 Scholarship
Student Testimonials
THE IMPACT WE'RE MAKING GOES BEYOND FINANCIAL AID CONTRIBUTIONS. THE FOLLOWING ARE TESTIMONIALS FROM RECENT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS.
"By awarding me the Barrientos Scholarship, you have lightened my financial burden allowing me to focus on the most important aspect of school: learning. Receiving this scholarship is not only great encouragement, but it also inspires me to help others and continue giving back to the community."
"Receiving the Barrientos Scholarship means the world to me. It has given me the opportunity to follow my dreams and pursue a career I'm passionate about. Speaking from the bottom of my heart, I can say that this is one of the best things that has ever happened to me and is something I will appreciate for a long time."
"Receiving this scholarship has been very important to me, because, as a young female Latina, it gives me the opportunity to pursue a higher education - an opportunity many do not have."
"This scholarship means a lot to me. Not only is it going to help me with my education, it will also help me teach others the importance of taking pride in and celebrating Latino heritage. Being Latina brings great pride to me; I am incredibly blessed to have received this scholarship."
"As the first of my family to attend post-secondary education, this scholarship offers the opportunity to accomplish my dreams of going to college and succeeding in life."
"Throughout my senior year, much of my time was dedicated to applying for colleges and scholarships. Even though my applications were declined several times, I never gave up and continued to work hard in order to accomplish my goal. This scholarship is proof that perseverance and hard work pay off!"
"This scholarship shows that people believe in my abilities and potential."
"Because of this scholarship, I can focus on pursuing my dreams instead of how I'm going to pay for college. Thank you!"