An image of Ulises at the 2018 WAWS Scholarship Award Ceremony.
Ulises was born in Jonacatepec, Mexico. He is a first generation college student attending Point Loma Nazarene University and is studying Graphic Design. In his free time, he likes helping out at Rollin' From The Heart. Ulises is an artist and will be debuting his work at the Words Alive Art & Literacy Event on June 5th from 6-8pm at the San Diego Art Institute. Join us in this celebration of magical things that can happen when we use books to inspire the artist in all of us!
The Words Alive Westreich Scholarship Program awards scholarships to participants in the Words Alive Adolescent Book Group to support them in their pursuit of higher education at the college or vocational level. Unlike other scholarship programs, which typically fund only tuition, books and educational supplies, each recipient is eligible to receive funds to cover the cost of rent, food, childcare, clothing, travel and other living expenses. Additionally, the program matches each recipient with a mentor. Student and mentor meet regularly throughout the school year, and the mentors provide guidance, direction, and often, a shoulder to lean on.
Let’s hear more from Ulises!
Name: Ulises Izucar
Age: 19
College: Point Loma Nazarene University
Degree (with area of study): Graphic Design
High School: Monarch
Mentor: Jess Fryman
How did you first get involved with Words Alive?
I was in a the Adolescent Book Group at Monarch School.
How has your experience with Words Alive affected you?
Words Alive was one of the things that helped me get into reading.
What have you accomplished this year that you are most proud of?
Becoming a young life leader, passing macro economics, and making new friends.
What are you currently reading?
Further Along the Road Less Traveled.