This year, we welcome 12 new Holland/Zeeland Promise scholars! The Holland/Zeeland Promise began in 2010 as a dream to allow our area’s young people to graduate college or technical school without the burden of crushing student debt. Many Promise graduates return to the community to live, work, and give back.
Lena Compian
Graduate of: Zeeland West
Will attend: Grand Valley State University
Kenya Garza
Graduate of: West Ottawa
Will attend: University of Michigan
“I am beyond thankful for the CFHZ and for the opportunity that the donors have given me with the Promise scholarship. It allows me to choose the school that I’ve been dreaming of attending and helps my years of hard work and perseverance receive a worthy outcome.”
Diego Felix-Trejo
Graduate of: Holland Public
Will attend: University of Michigan
Betzaida Hidalgo
Graduate of: West Ottawa
Will attend: Hope College
“Words cannot express how thankful I am to be a Promise recipient. This scholarship lifted an immense burden for me and my family. I will always cherish this gift.”
Kimberly Maldonado
Graduate of: West Ottawa
Will attend: Hope College
“I am eternally grateful to be chosen as a Promise recipient. My parents are thrilled for me to have this opportunity to thrive without the burden of financial stress. Thank you to the donors for seeing potential in me; I’m ready for the next step in my life with immense support.”
Fernando Medina
Graduate of: West Ottawa
Will attend: Hope College
“Words can’t explain how extremely grateful and blessed I am of being a Promise recipient. I will officially become a first-generation college student in the fall. Thanks to this opportunity I will be able to pursue my goal of becoming a social worker. As a social worker I plan on becoming someone who will impact those around me and in my community by providing the support to many of those who are in need.”
Isaak Nguyen
Graduate of: Holland Public
Will attend: Michigan State University
“The Promise has opened up many doors and possibilities and I am forever grateful for the opportunity.”
LayRay Paw
Graduate of: Holland Public
Will attend: Lake Michigan College
“Being selected for the Promise Scholarship is absolutely incredible. I am the first person in my entire biological family/extended family to have the opportunity to receive a college degree. I am so grateful!”
Amy Pedraza
Graduate of: Holland Public
Will attend: Hope College
“With this scholarship I can now dedicate my focus on my studies without worrying about my finances. Thank you for this amazing opportunity!”
Flor Hannah Quinonnes Sanchez
Graduate of: Holland Public
Will attend: Kendall College of Art and Design
“I’m incredibly grateful to God, CFHZ, and the donors for giving me the opportunity to further my education. For me, this means being able to give freedom to my creativity and to create a design studio with the purpose of communicating and promoting cultural intelligence, social issues through the use of fine arts, digital techniques, and marketing. I will be able to help my family move forward while fulfilling my dreams by studying and training in what I am really passionate about and using my talents as an artist.”
Ellie Rizk
Graduate of: Holland Christian
Will attend: Michigan Technological University
Giselle Roman
Graduate of: West Ottawa
Will attend: Michigan State University
For more information about the Holland/Zeeland Promise Scholarship Program, please click here. If you, or someone you know, is interested in supporting our area’s brightest students by including the Promise in your charitable priorities, please contact Colleen Hill, VP of Development and Donor Services, via email or by calling 616-994-8853.