
We are proud to highlight Thalia Villalva and Tommy Villalva Jr., two outstanding recipients of the Carmen V. Orta Scholarship whose dedication, talent, and determination truly represent the spirit of this award.
Thalia Villalva, one of our inspiring scholarship recipients, has been guided by creativity, imagination, and a deep love for art from a young age. What began as a passion has grown into a purpose. Today, Thalia is pursuing excellence in her education while preparing for a future in the world of design. Her commitment to developing her creative talents reflects both her determination and her vision for making a meaningful impact through art and innovation.
We also proudly recognize Tommy Villalva Jr., one of our outstanding scholarship awardees. Tommy exemplifies dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence. His strong work ethic and commitment to achieving his goals have set him apart as a student leader with a bright future ahead. We are proud to celebrate his accomplishments and look forward to the incredible impact he will continue to make in both his education and his community.
We also had the opportunity to ask Tommy a few questions about his journey, his goals, and what inspires him as he continues to pursue success.
Through the Carmen V. Orta Scholarship, we are honored to support students like Thalia and Tommy who are working hard today to build the leaders, creators, and innovators of tomorrow.






