Bragny V. Diaz, a spirited student at Patterson High School, sorrowfully passed away on July 7, 2021, at the tender age of 18. Bragny had great promise and made it his sole mission to complete his high school education. He faced many obstacles, and wanted to quit plenty of times, but he was always committed to completing high school. Bragny, loved by many in his community, had a vision to be more and do more. His infectious humor and diligent commitment to his family and friends were the foundation of his life. This scholarship will carry on Bragny’s legacy of overcoming unyielding challenges and persevering triumphantly. To honor that commitment, this scholarship is created to help a Patterson student with an opportunity to BE MORE and DO MORE by attending college.

• You must: have cumulative 2.0 GPA or better;
• submit Resilience Essay: Everyone faces and overcomes challenges. Describe the challenges you have overcome and how that relates to you wanting to attend to college (300-900 words; 2-4 pages); and
• be a student at Patterson High School.