Generations Scholarship Recipients

Hello, I’m Abdul-Natiq Onafowokan. I graduated from Dr. Martin Luther King College
Preparatory High School, finishing in the top 6% of my class with 33 college credits and an early
college certificate in business accounting. This fall, I plan to attend Denison University, majoring
in Sustainability and Environmental Studies. My ultimate goal is to become an architect, so I
intend to pursue a master’s degree in Architecture. Throughout my four years in high school, I
participated in several extracurriculars, including Varsity Track and Field, Model UN, Urban
Alliance, Mathletes, and band. I also volunteered at events such as the Chicago Marathon and
Junior Achievement, and some through my JROTC team

Celso Salinas Rodriguez, a proud Lake View High School graduate and Generations Scholarship recipient, diving into a major in biochemistry at DePaul University with dreams of becoming a dermatologist. As captain of the track team and a dedicated player in varsity football, Celso brings the same discipline and teamwork honed on the field to the classroom. Balancing rigorous academics with hobbies like weight lifting and fishing with friends, Celso is building a strong foundation for the future and is grateful for the support of the Generations Scholarship in pursuing these goals. 

Nicole graduated from Whitney Young Magnet High School and attends DePaul University, majoring in Business Administration. In high school she received the Seal of Biliteracy and served as vice president of Latinos Unidos, choreographer of Latin Dance Club, and member of the Swimming and Water Polo Team. Along with her hard work, she believes the Generations Scholarship will help her create her own construction business in the future.

Andy graduated from Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center and received the Seal of Biliteracy in Vietnamese. He is dedicated to his temple, volunteering to organize food drives and perform at cultural events. He also led the lion dance team to a tournament in Nebraska. He hopes to pursue a career in healthcare. Andy attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, majoring in chemistry.

Saul attended Jones College Prep, where he captained the varsity water polo team and participated in swimming, baseball, and soccer. He has also been a soccer referee, lifeguard, babysitter, and worked at several restaurants. Saul is determined to serve as a role model for Mexican American youth. He is a business major at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Racheal attends the University of Illinois at Chicago. She shared that the Generations scholarship equipped her with the confidence and assurance to enroll in two degrees, Architecture and Real Estate. Read her full reflection here: Being Seen for Who I Am: Reflections on the Generations Scholarship – Chicago Scholars