Wilmer, 21 years old, CA

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Wilmer entered foster care at just 12 years old and spent much of his adolescence moving in and out of various placements, often lacking the stability that most young people need. Through determination, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to improving his life, Wilmer earned admission to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), one of the nation’s top public universities. Today, he is pursuing a degree in engineering while maintaining a strong GPA, which reflects both his academic capabilities and his discipline. What makes Wilmer particularly remarkable is not only his academic success but also his mindset. He is resourceful, goal-oriented, and deeply committed to creating long-term stability for himself. His interest in engineering stems from a natural curiosity about how things work and a desire to develop solutions that improve life for others. Outside of academics, he enjoys hands-on projects, problem-solving challenges, and continuously finding ways to better himself.

Wilmer is currently pursuing his engineering degree at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Although he receives some financial aid, the high cost of tuition and living on campus has required him to work two jobs to avoid taking on significant student loan debt. Additional tuition assistance would greatly reduce his financial burden and stress, allowing him to focus more fully on his rigorous coursework and maintain his strong GPA. Support toward his tuition would not only help him stay on track to graduate, but also ensure that financial hardship does not stand in the way of completing his degree and building long-term stability for his future.