Congratulations RTC’s Winter 2023 Scholar Recipients

The RTC Foundation is pleased to announce the scholarship recipients for winter quarter 2023!

Because of your gifts to the Foundation, we were able to award 90 scholarships to students for winter quarter--providing them with resources they need to achieve their education goals and stay on track with their career training. The scholars were awarded $104,700 in support. Please join us in recognizing the hard work and excellence of our scholars.

Andee Jorgensen Endowment for Student Success

  • Abibatou Diop, Renton - BAS - Computer Network Engineering
  • Binder Boparai, Seatac - Registered Nurse

ATS Automation Diversity Scholarship

  • Thomas Hayes, Seatac - Engineering Design Technology

Barbara Culler Endowment for Early Childhood Careers

  • Julissa Garcia, Renton - Early Childhood Education
  • Britney Villalovos, Renton - Early Childhood Education

Benjamin Phelps Memorial Endowment for Automotive Careers

  • Rodney Atkinson, Kent - Automotive Technology
  • Randy Lee, Renton - Autobody Repair & Refinishing

Boeing Company Scholarship

  • Juan Flores, Des Moines - BAS - Computer Network Engineering
  • Jarre Owens, Kent - Computer Network Technology
  • Timothy Leae, Renton - Computer Network Technology
  • Karen Rodriguez, Renton - Computer Science
  • Celine Watcharaapakorn-Smith, Renton - BAS - Computer Network Engineering
  • Sukjae Woo, Renton - Cloud Network Technology
  • Ezedien Kamal, Seattle - BAS - Application Development
  • Isahaq Rabi, Seattle - Cloud Network Technology

Chaine des Rotisseur - Seattle Bailliage Endowment

  • Yerizelith Calicoat, Renton - Professional Baking
  • Lai Loi, Renton - Professional Baking

CRSIF Foundation Engineering Design Tech Scholarship

  • Thomas Hayes, Seatac - Engineering Design Technology

Culinary Arts 501 Fund

  • Adrianna Snowden, Kent - Culinary Arts
  • Yerizelith Calicoat, Renton - Professional Baking
  • Lai Loi, Renton - Professional Baking

Dahlby Family Trade Careers Fund

  • Eric Rodriguez, Maple Valley - Welding
  • Scott McCoy, Mukilteo - Commercial Building Engineering
  • Kristian Tibule, Seattle - Welding
  • Gabriella Cotogna, University Place - Land Surveying Technician/Geospatial Science (AAS only)

Dr. Don Bressler Memorial Fund

  • Benjamin MacSpadden, Lynnwood - Band Instrument Repair Technology

Jay Covington Scholarship for Community Leadership

  • Adam Johnson, Kent - BAS - Computer Network Engineering

McLennaghan Education Scholarship

  • Kirsten Cox, Burien - Construction Management
  • Caitlyn Waite, Covington - Construction Management

Muckleshoot Tribal Scholarship

  • Izaiah McSmith, Seattle - Culinary Arts

NW Alfa Romeo Club Scholarship for Automotive Careers

  • Edric Vo, Federal Way - Automotive Technology

Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance Fund

  • Jonathan Gunderson, Bellevue - Machining Technologies
  • Angelo San Jose, Renton - Machining Technologies

Ronald B. Fahey Memorial Scholarship

  • Colter Johnson, Bonney Lake - Ford ASSET
  • Twyla VanDyke, Everett - Ford ASSET
  • Edric Vo, Federal Way - Automotive Technology
  • John Nguyen, Seatac - Automotive Technology
  • Jesse Hasson, Seattle - Automotive Technology
  • Sharmaine Brown, Skyway - Automotive Technology

Rottler Manufacturing Scholarship

  • Jonathan Gunderson, Bellevue - Machining Technologies
  • David Crossen, Renton - Machining Technologies
  • Angelo San Jose, Renton - Machining Technologies
  • Samuel Whitney, Renton - Engineering Design Technology

RTC Foundation Scholarship

  • Michelle Nethery, Auburn - Associate of Pre-Nursing
  • Dana Lane, Bellevue - Associate in Computer Science
  • Inna Stakhnyuk, Brier - Registered Nurse
  • Savannah Davis, Buckley - Surgical Technologist
  • Connor Clark, Des Moines - Band Instrument Repair Technology
  • Meryl Baker, Federal Way - Registered Nurse
  • Ariana Pulu, Fife - Cloud Network Technology
  • Gina Faiella, Kent - Registered Nurse
  • Khadka Gajamer, Kent - Computer Science
  • Alexander Gutierrez-Martinez, Kent - Aerospace Manufacturing Assembly
  • Jaspreet Kaur, Kent - Nursing Assistant
  • Megan Ulrich, Kent - Registered Nurse
  • Rigoberto Salinas Jr, Lake Tapps - Cloud Network Technology
  • Shoko Brown, Maple Valley - Surgical Technologist
  • Lily Fox, Maple Valley - Surgical Technologist
  • Maria Barrera, Renton - Medical Assistant
  • James Ho, Renton - Anesthesia Technologist
  • Anna Janssen, Renton - Cloud Network Technology
  • Sidney Kumar, Renton - Medical Assistant
  • Sarah Longino, Renton - Computer Science
  • An Nguyen, Renton - Aerospace Manufacturing Assembly
  • Hoa Nguyen, Renton - Associate of Pre-Nursing
  • Eric Robles, Renton - Aerospace & Industrial Production Technologies
  • Bethany Rubinos, Renton - Associate of Pre-Nursing
  • Cole Heggenes, Ravensdale - Ford ASSET
  • Binder Boparai, Seatac - Registered Nurse
  • Van Vuong, SeaTac - Cloud Network Technology
  • Joshua Brown, Seattle - BAS - Computer Network Engineering
  • Bethseida Villaseca, Tukwila - Medical Assistant

SPEEA Aerospace Career Enhancement Scholarship

  • Igor Nikolaev, Bellingham - BAS - Computer Network Engineering
  • Jeremy Tan, Kent - BAS - Application Development
  • Adriell Cabrera, Renton - Engineering Design Technology
  • Brent Kay, Renton - BAS - Application Development
  • Ahmad Monir, Seatac - BAS - Application Development

Swedish Medical Center Healthcare Scholarship

  • Vitaly Rubakha, Auburn - Pre-Nursing Transfer
  • Sarah Simon, Renton - Pre-Nursing Transfer
  • Mina Beili, Seattle - Registered Nurse

Thresa Smart-Benjamin Memorial Scholarship for Women

  • Abibatou Diop, Renton - BAS - Computer Network Engineering
  • Julissa Garcia, Renton - Early Childhood Education
  • Amanda Grevious, Seattle - Office Assistant

Warren Secord Memorial Scholarship for Automotive Careers

  • Nico King, Renton - Automotive Technology

Watt Family Aerospace Diversity Scholarship

  • Jonathan Gunderson, Bellevue - Machining Technologies
  • John Arellano, Kent - Industrial Engineering
  • Xavier Robina, Kent - Industrial Engineering
  • Eric Rodriguez, Maple Valley - Welding
  • Angelo San Jose, Renton - Machining Technologies
  • Kristian Tibule, Seattle - Welding
Land surveying students

Congratulations to Winter 2023 recipients!