Ilda Corrales, SOPH. Animal Science, was presented the Inaugural Outstanding Freshman Scholarship at the National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance National Collegiate Championship. Corrales was nominated for the scholarship by her coach, Dr. Lance Baker, Professor of Animal Science. After her nomination, she underwent two rounds of interviews with contest judges. The scholarship is worth $6,000 over the span of three years.
"The scholarship not only comes with money, but with doors of opportunity. I kept my faith and I was praying that I would be blessed to receive the scholarship. After they announced my name as the scholarship recipient, I felt overwhelmed with joy! I am beyond grateful for my coach and to have been a part of such an amazing team," Corrales said.
