December 2020 Scholar Spotlight: Educator Mary Martineau Embodies the Spirit of Don Diego
Teaching and agriculture are twin pillars in the life of Mary Masch Martineau.
November 2020 Scholar Spotlight: Kaylin Weststeyn
Nurse Kaylin Weststeyn Has a Heart for Serving Others
October 2020 Scholar Spotlight: Yessica Valentin
Yes, Top 2016 Don Diegan Yessica Valentin is Positively Amazing!
September 2020 Scholar Spotlight: Daniel Menno
Engineering his success began early for San Diego’s Daniel Menno...
August 2020 Scholar Spotlight: Scott Stebner
Twenty years ago, Fallbrook’s Scott Stebner won a $5,000 Don Diego 4-H scholarship. Today, Scott, now in Topeka, serves as ...
July 2020 Scholar Spotlight: Carney Flinn
When COVID-19 struck our country and the world earlier this year, 2016 Don Diego Scholar Carney Flinn was prepared to respond.
Nicole (Nikki) Arias
- Julian
- UC Davis
- It is truly an honor to receive such a prestigious award as the CGW Scholarship. This award will enable to me achieve my goals to become a veterinarian. The Fair has given me endless opportunities and valuable life lessons. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to Don Diego for seeing my potential when I didn’t see it myself.
Sasha Jouldjian
- Coronado
- Boston College
- I plan to become a family law attorney to advocate for the rights of abused women and children. Being a first-generation American, I grew up with a special appreciation for education. I thank Don Diego for helping make higher education accessible to all students. You have helped to truly change my life.
Lariece Reyna
- Escondido
- UCSD
- Participating in the Fair was such a great experience; I am grateful to have been a part of it. Thank you to all Don Diego donors who contributed to these generous gifts. I look forward pursuing a degree in Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution as a first-generation college student.
Allison Shao
- San Diego
- Occidental College
- Participating in the Fair’s Student Showcase gave me the opportunity to connect with artists of all kinds in my community. I am honored to receive this scholarship from Don Diego, and will use it to finance my education; majoring in Biochemistry on a pre-med track. Thank you!