Join My Campaign to Support Low-Income Engineering Students

Introducing the Russell Stong IV Engineering Scholarship, a beacon of opportunity for lower-income undergraduate engineering applicants at UCLA. Rooted in the deep-seated belief that talent knows no socioeconomic boundaries, this scholarship aims to bridge the gap for deserving individuals who embody the Bruin spirit and academic prowess but may not have the financial means to chase their dreams.  

My journey at UCLA, threading the realms of engineering and basketball, illuminated the transformative power of education and opportunity. I joined the Bruin Family as a Mechanical Engineering student in 2018 which enabled me to pursue my dream of playing Division 1 college basketball. Against all odds, I earned a roster spot on our Men's Basketball team and the rest was history as I went on to compete in a Final Four, win an Elite 90 Award, foster lifelong relationships, and live the life I've always envisioned. Without the opportunity to attend UCLA and the support I received from my engineering faculty and peers, my path might have been vastly different. Now, it's time to pay it forward!

My scholarship seeks to empower future Bruin engineers, igniting their potential as world-changers, leaders, and innovators. By alleviating financial barriers, it ensures that brilliance and hard work, not background, defines their trajectory. This is my humble tribute to UCLA Engineering; a testament to the institution, faculty, and students who sculpted the foundation of my future endeavors. Join me as a Bruin helping Bruins! 

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