"I'm so unbelievably grateful to be accepting such a wonderful scholarship. Coming from a low-income, single parent household, my scholarships are the main reason that I can further my education and pursue what I love to do. Without them, I have no idea where I'd be or how I would have been able to attend any college, let alone the one I've called home for the past two and a half years. I have nothing but gratitude to those who made this scholarship possible and helping me invest in my future. Thank you so much."
The African Latino Society Memorial Scholarship
The ALS Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students of color at Ithaca College who have made significant contributions to IC campus community. This scholarship aims to honor students who have worked to influence and promote the academic, political, social, economic, and cultural welfare of students or color at IC and the greater Ithaca community.
The 2022 African Latino Society Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Laura Avila
Laura Avila, recipient of the 2022 ALS Memorial Scholarship is currently a junior Viola Performance major with an Art History minor.
She is from Albany New York where she spent most of her childhood. On campus, she serves as vice president of IC FirstGen, the school's organization for resources to guide other first generation college students. She's also the Communications Liason for ICMixed, the school's organization of support for students who identify as mixed race.
Coming from a low-income, single parent household, my scholarships are the main reason that I can further my education and pursue what I love to do
Laura Avila