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New York, New York | November 13, 2023
It is with great pleasure that The 1931 Foundation announces the 2023 F.I.A. Merit Scholarship recipients. All recipients are outstanding members of Phi Iota Alpha who exhibited academic achievement and chapter leadership during the 2022-2023 academic year. Below is the list of the 2023 F.I.A. Merit Scholarship recipients:
Bryan Morales
Bro. Bryan Morales is currently a graduate student at California State University, Fullerton, pursuing a Master’s of Business Administration. He is an alumnus of the Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and is this year’s graduate student recipient of the 2023 F.I.A. Merit Scholarship.
After six years away from school, starting my graduate program has been a challenging readjustment. Being awarded the FIA Merit Scholarship helps me afford a new laptop to support my education and complete my graduate work.
Bryan Morales
Nicholas Pinto
Bro. Nicholas Pinto is currently a senior at George Mason University pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Information Systems and Operations Management. He is a member of the Beta Chi Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and is this year’s senior recipient of the F.I.A. Merit Scholarship.
As First-Generation Student, often being a student isn’t your only priority. Many of us have jobs, family and other financial commitments. The FIA merit scholarship helps me to take a step back from everything and enjoy this time of my life as a student.
Nicholas Pinto
Santiago Garcia
Bro. Santiago Tecuanhuey Garcia is currently a junior at California State University, Dominguez Hills, pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science. He is a member of the Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and is this year’s junior recipient of the F.I.A. Merit Scholarship.
As the first in my family to venture into higher education, and as a returning student to the world of academia, school has had its significant challenges. Nonetheless, this scholarship has been a tremendous help, easing the financial strain that often accompanies education. My sincere appreciation extends to the 1931 Foundation for their generous support in assisting my academic pursuits.
Santiago Garcia
Each scholarship recipient was awarded $500. The 1931 Foundation congratulates the award recipients and wishes all the applicants continued success in their educational endeavors. Since 2020, the 1931 Foundation has dispersed $6,000 in scholarships.
