Norwalk students receive full scholarships to historically Black college: ‘Truly a gift’
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By Sandra Diamond Fox, The Hour
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NORWALK — Brien McMahon High School senior Zahira Oyola Vargas was interested in attending CT State Community College Norwalk in the fall, but she may take a different path after receiving a full scholarship to Livingstone College in Salisbury, N.C.
She said she plans to visit the college this summer and make her decision at that time.
Oyola Vargas, 18, is one of two students from high schools in Norwalk who received scholarships to Livingstone College, one of the nation’s Historically Black College and Universities, or HBCUs. The second student attends Norwalk High School, Livingstone College Vice President Anthony Brooks said.
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“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It’s what people dream of. It’s truly a gift to the students here in Norwalk Public Schools,” said LaShante James, assistant principal at Brien McMahon.
The original article explains the requirements to qualify.
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