Scholar Stories: Edilberto Alvarez

Edilberto is the recipient of the Roberto T. Chapa Sr. Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Fiesta de Independencia. He is studying Kinesiology at the University of Texas-At San Antonio. Edilberto is the first in his family to go to college. 


"HSC has helped me achieve my goals by not only providing me with financial support through scholarships, but also with the guidance they have given me in accomplishing my goal of being able to succeed in college. HSC staff have been great mentors to every single one of us scholars. Hearing their success stories and providing us with tips on how to succeed in and after college has been really helpful in pushing me to achieve my goals." 

Edilberto has not let the obstacle of being a 1st generation college student stop him in his goal of graduating in 2016. Last year, he worked multiple jobs while maintaining his schoolwork and involvement in the Psychology Club at UTSA. Edilberto shows great perseverance through his studies and HSC is proud of all of his accomplishments!