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New York, New York | November 19, 2024
It is with great pleasure that The 1931 Foundation announces the 2024 F.I.A. Merit Scholarship recipients. All recipients are outstanding members of Phi Iota Alpha who exhibited academic achievement and chapter leadership during the 2023-2024 academic year. Below is the list of the 2024 F.I.A. Merit Scholarship recipients:
Ruben Garcia
Bro. Ruben Garcia is a graduate student at Amberton University, pursuing a Master of Science. He is an alumnus of the Alpha Nu Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and is this year’s graduate student recipient of the 2024 F.I.A. Merit Scholarship.
Being awarded a merit scholarship is another example of how Phi Iota Alpha and the 1931 Foundation have invested in me. This means more than just a dollar amount. This exemplifies how our organizations continue to follow through on their missions by supporting scholars and professional development. As a graduate student, scholarships are hard to come by and this goes a long way. I look forward to graduating and giving back by supporting merit scholarships for future recipients.
Chris Castro
Bro. Chris Castro is a senior at the University of Southern Carolina pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. He is a member of the Beta Iota Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and is this year’s senior recipient of the F.I.A. Merit Scholarship.
I am extremely honored , and very grateful that you are awarding me the FIA merit Scholarship. It’s an honor to be carefully chosen, as a recipient.
Santiago Avendano
Bro. Santiago Avendano is a junior at the University of Southern Carolina pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He is a member of the Beta Iota Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and is this year’s junior recipient of the F.I.A. Merit Scholarship.
Receiving the FIA scholarship is an incredible honor and a meaningful milestone in my educational journey. This support not only affirms my hard work and dedication but also provides a vital boost toward achieving my career goals in both medicine and law. With this scholarship, I feel even more empowered to focus on my studies and pursue opportunities that will enable me to make a positive impact in these fields. I am truly grateful for this recognition and for the chance to be part of such a supportive community.
Saul Villatoros
Bro. Saul Villatoros is a junior at California State University, Dominguez Hills, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. He is a member of the Beta Chi Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and is this year’s sophomore recipient of the F.I.A. Merit Scholarship.
I am sincerely honored to be selected as a Merit Scholar recipient. I am deeply grateful to The 1931 Foundation and the Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity.
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 $8,000 in scholarships.
