2016 Pedrozzi Scholars Announced - $437,000 Awarded

The Pedrozzi Foundation recently awarded $437,000 in scholarships to 114 local students. The 2016 Pedrozzi Scholars include community college, vocational school, undergraduate and graduate students, twenty-one percent of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Included in the group are students transferring from Las Positas College to universities to complete their bachelor degrees. In the fall, these motivated and well-rounded students will be studying throughout California and across the country.

Additional scholarships were awarded this year due to the generosity of Livermore community members who funded scholarships, many in honor of peers, family members, and friends.

Through substantial donation, a retired Livermore resident established the new Promise Scholarships, enabling Brandon Self and Diamond Wesley to continue and pursue their college dreams, respectively. Having researched national scholarship foundations and then realizing that the Pedrozzi Foundation could facilitate the goal of funding scholarships for targeted hometown students, the donor was simply overjoyed. Wishing to remain anonymous, this generous community member stated in a note passed along to Diamond, “I am grateful for the opportunity to help you along your way,” and “Be all that you can be.”

To reach a broader group of eligible applicants, the Rotary Club of Livermore decided to fund its Ed Rundstrom Vocational Scholarship through the Pedrozzi Foundation. Since 2005, the Club’s annual scholarship has been named in honor of educator and community leader Edwin Rundstrom. Rotary club members are proud to support students pursuing career training, such as this year’s recipient, Austin Carte, whose studies will lead to an in-demand career as a diesel mechanic.

Scholarships were also awarded in honor of Paula Orrell, Beth Trutner, Walter Bauer and Ernest and Verla Hannick.

Since 2008, the Pedrozzi Foundation has awarded $3.2 million to 880 Livermore students. Pedrozzi Scholars are not only motivated students, but are also well rounded individuals, who perform community service, participate in extra-curricular school activities, and gain valuable work experience. In addition to reducing the financial burden for students, these scholarships encourage students to dream big.

The community is invited to celebrate with the 2016 Pedrozzi Scholars at the annual Awards Recognition Event, Thursday, June 2, 4:00 – 6:00 pm, at the Shea Plaza in front of the Bankhead Theater (2400 First Street, Livermore). To congratulate the new Pedrozzi Scholars and support future ones, Patxi’s Pizza, Livermore and will donate a portion of their June 2nd proceeds to the Foundation.

The Pedrozzi Scholarship Foundation was established in 2004 by Mario Pedrozzi, a Livermore businessman, who left his estate as a gift to the community. In addition to supporting Livermore students, Mr. Pedrozzi also chose to fund scholarships for selected students at St. Patrick’s Seminary and University in Menlo Park, and two seminarians, Mac Lingo and Anhvu Nguyen, were eligible recipients this year.

Contact the Foundation at 925-456-3700 or info@PedrozziFoundation.org; visit PedrozziFoundation.org to learn more.

2016 Pedrozzi Scholars
Community College Scholarships: Brian Alvarado, Melanie Bierwirth, Jorlynn Brown, Samuel Caldwell, Tatiana Belle Castro, Martin Hernandez-Garcia, Baylee Hill, Jacob Huff, Kolin Krewinkel, Kathy Lopez, Karen Morgan, Victoria Moufarrej, Makinna Newkirk, Theodore O'Ferrall, Thuyvi Pham, Sarah Pope, Caitlin Rokov, Ana Soto, Jaine Tabrett, Diamond Wesley

Vocational Scholarship: Austin Carte

Undergraduate Scholarships: Ajan Lorenz Adriano, Emilie Allum, Ester Angeles-Mares, Nidya Angeles-Mares, Emma Baier, Claudia Berlinn, Christa Berry, Kiran Bora, Hannah Borjon, Jared Brandley, Kelsey Campbell, Dominic Carrano, Alexandria Clifton, Russell Cortez, Clayton Cruncleton, Christine Cummings, Gabriella Custodio, Emily Dennis, Tristan Dillman McDougall, Erika Dittmore, Robyn Dobson, Amanda Eijansantos, Devin Everett, Jared Faith, Amanda Gile, Kelsey Girardelli, Alicja Gornicka, Justin Gutke, Steven Herman, Olivia Jackson, Kim Jiang, Katherine Johnson, Ryan Jung, Jensen Kirkendall, Nathaniel Kratochvil, Emma Kristovich, Joseph Kunzler, Taylor Lawsen, Megan McCandless, Ryan McCool, Quillan McElderry, Chloe McGlynn, Jessica Metzinger, Kylie Miller, Liliana Montes, Kelly Morris, Beatrice Mount, Christopher Moussa, Jessica Munoz, Justin Nilsen, Anna O'Brien, Cameron Ott, Tyler Paden, Abigail Paterson, Kelly Perreault, Meghan Ramsey, John Reggiardo, Collin Rodgers, Molly Scheid, Kaylin Schirmer, Haley Segundo, Jeffrey Seidl, Brandon Self, Hailey Silveira, Moriah Simonds, Malvika Singhal, Sankalp Sinha, Jamie Skillen, Benjamin Smith, Jovana Solis, Tyler Staton, Jordan Stewart, Alexandra Stroud, Kyle Tadokoro, Kyle Tompkins, Anjali Vachhani, Martin Vega-Martinez, Mai Vo, Samantha Whalen, Isabella Widmann, Katelyn Wildman, Elise Williams, Peyton Woelk, Ross Wohlgemuth, Amy Woods, Harry Yee

Graduate Scholarships: Rachelle Hamblin, Brennan Mills, Gretchen Reynolds, Jessica Rogers, Leah Roy, Jessica Smith

St. Patrick’s Seminary & University Scholarships: Mac Lingo, Anhvu Nguyen

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ABOUT THE PEDROZZI SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
The Pedrozzi Foundation provides college and vocational scholarships and resources to Livermore students. We believe that all students deserve the chance to pursue their educational and career goals and that the lack of finances or information should not be a barrier. Every day we create an impact by helping our students achieve their dreams. The Foundation was established by Mario Pedrozzi, a Livermore businessman, who left his estate as a gift to the community. Other community members are continuing Mr. Pedrozzi’s legacy by generously donating to this unique and high-impact community organization. Learn more at PedrozziFoundation.org.