Scholar Profiles

BECAS is extremely proud of our 2011/2012 scholars. Read more about them below.

  • Profile: Gilson

    Gilson has a very supportive family!

    Glison’s teacher, Lourdes says, “Gilson is very dynamic, he does his homework, is respectful to his teachers, plays well with others. When Gilson gets home, he washes his hands, sits down, and does his homework. He loves his parents and his family is strongly united.”

  • Profile: Amber

    Amber is thrilled to be in the first grade!

    Amber is entering the first grade and is happy to be continuing school.

  • Profile: Mishele

    Mishel is excited to go back to school!

    Mishele’s teachers say that she is collaborative and friendly to everyone in the class. She has a contagious smile that spreads across her face as her eyes light up.

  • Profile: Katherine

    Kathrine, the 5th of 6 children, is thrilled to be a BECAS scholar.

    10 year-old Katherine is entering the 6th grade and she is thrilled to be the recipient of a BECAS scholarship. Her teachers say that she always has a calming and shy presence in class.

  • Profile: Ronald

    Ronald is full of energy and always ready to help.

    Energetic and helpful, Ronald is happy to be a BECAS scholar and continue his education. He is in 3rd grade.

  • Profile: Alex

    Alex

    Alex’s mom was not the only one who was excited Alex was selected as a BECAS scholar. Alex’s face light up with the news that he could continue to study. He announced which high school he wanted to attend because it was one of the best.

  • Profile: Cintia

    Cintya is excited to be going into the first grade.

    Cintya is excited to be going into the 2nd grade.

  • Profile: Virginia

    This is the first year that Virginia has the opportunity to attend school.

    This is Virginia’s third year attending school. The shy, wide-eyed 10-year-old had never attended school before 2009. She is excited to continue her education with BECAS.

  • Profile: Leo

    Leo Sanchez is excited to attend Kindergarten

    Leo’s smile spreads across his face, like the Cheshire cat in Alice in Wonderland, when asked about starting Kindergarten. Now in 2nd grade, Leo has been a BECAS scholar for three years.

  • Profile: William

    William dreams of being a lawyer

    At 13 years old, Willian describes himself as being friendly, intelligent, and understandable. His goal is to graduate from High School, an accomplishment he would be the first in his family to achieve.

  • Profile: Wendy

    Wendy

    Wendy is in her third year as a BECAS scholar. She is now in the 3rd grade and loves studying math!

  • Profile: Edith

    Edith: future police officer

    Edith dreams of being a police officer one day so that she can return to her neighborhood to help clean up the area. She is a natural leader, smart, and understanding.