Testimonials
Empowering the next generation of Hispanic leaders in Pittsburgh!
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At La Promesa Foundation, we believe every student deserves access to opportunity. La Promesa Foundation is dedicated to breaking barriers and creating opportunities for Hispanic students in the Pittsburgh region. Every story shared here is a reminder of what's possible when a community comes together.
Eric Garcia - Rosedale Technical College
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"La Promesa Foundation has helped me gain confidence, strength, and encouragement because of the La Promesa Scholarship. I feel this way because at first, I was worried that I would not be able to attend my school (Rosedale Technical College) because of my financial situation. Once I got a call from Jesus congratulating me for winning the La Promesa Scholarship I felt a big relief. A relief and shock because I felt like there was someone who finally recognized and honored my academics as a Hispanic in the United States."
Myrian Perez Paulino - University of Michigan
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"I want to deeply thank La Promesa Foundation, President Jesus Torres and to the donors, for the impactful opportunity of awarding me an academic scholarship. Financial struggles are a significant issue that can affect a student’s ability of continuing their academic career. As a First-Generation College Student who is Hispanic, having the opportunity to go to college to pursue a higher education and to begin the journey to obtain the career that I have longed for the most, is a dream come true. As I began to apply to colleges, one of the greatest worries for not only myself but for my parents was paying for my education."
Gabriella Hazard
Virginia Tech
"This is greatly impacted my experience so far because it has reduced the financial burden of paying for college, which has allowed me to invest my time in setting networking opportunities..."
Isabel Concepcion
University of Pittsburgh
"Thanks to the scholarship I was able to study abroad in Bilbao, Spain, through the University of Pittsburgh, and this experience allowed me to grow academically and embrace myself in a new culture..."
Ivanna Soria
Community College of Allegheny Campus
"... it helped me to go through a semester in nursing school. I am in my last semester. I am going to graduate this December of 2025 and soon to be an RN..."
Lia DeForce-Petersen
University of Pittsburgh
"... it has been a helpful contribution towards my college expenses...."