Rizos Curls Scholarship

We are so excited to announce the winners of our 2023 Rizos Curls: Lift As You Climb Scholarship! This year, we are awarding a total of $10,000 to three students to help with their college expenses.

1st Award: $5,000  2nd Award: $3,000   3rd Award: $2,000

The WINNERS of our 2023 Rizos Curls: Lift As You Climb Scholarship are:

1st Award Winner: $5,000

Dylan Leonard
University of Houston
BA Computer Science

Dylan Leonard is currently attending the University of Houston and working to earn his Bachelors in Computer Science, with an emphasis on Software Development.

2nd Award Winner: $3,000

Areli Gorrostieta
University of Houston-Clear Lake
BA Social Work

Areli Gorrostieta is currently attending the University of Houston-Clear Lake working to earn her Bachelors in Social Work.

3rd Award Winner: $2,000

Aylin Castillo
St. John’s University
Master of Laws U.S Legal Studies

Aylin Castillo is currently attending St. John’s University and working to earn her Master of Laws in U.S Legal Studies.

See their entries here

Thank you to everyone who participated. All of your stories are truly inspiring, and we wish you the best in your academic journeys! We would also like to thank our community for allowing us to continue providing opportunities like this for students with big dreams!