2024 Selected Scholar

Introducing our 2024 Scholar!  

On the evening of April 24th 2024, our scholarship selection committee sat down to review the applications received.  Those board members included Sue Roye, Charmaine Mayer, Diana Diaz Torres and contributions from Jeannette Aquino. 

As always, it’s difficult to select from such a wonderfully gifted and talented pool but we were able to select an individual who stood out from the rest.  We wanted to first wish all our applicants an exciting college experience and successful careers.  Our future looks hopeful with you. 

Now for the big announcement, please welcome our 2024 scholar recipient to our SMBS Inc. family Mathias Parker!!!

 

“I would like to express my gratitude for your consideration and awarding of the Stephanie Marie Burgos Scholarship. Winning this scholarship is truly an affirmation that my dreams are within reach and possible. I feel so encouraged to put my absolute best into everything along my journey and to fight to overcome the many obstacles I have yet to face. This scholarship will help equip me with the necessary tools to pursue my dreams and get the best out of my education. This is not just a scholarship to me, it is a stepping stone in my journey and confirmation that I am meant to achieve my dreams. I promise to keep pushing and working towards my ambitions in honor of Stephanie, and one day give back. Your generosity, support, and well wishes mean so much.”

Thank You So Much,

Mathias Parker

Congratulations Mathias on your upcoming high school graduation from Francis Lewis High School, college acceptance into Parson’s and becoming our 2024 scholarship recipient! 

DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING- AUGUST 15, 2024

Application opened January 15 and ends on April 15, 2024.

With the help of our volunteers, our flyer was updated and mailed to all 

New York City Department of Education High Schools early this year.  Please email us at SMBS2010@aol.com if you

need an application. 

We already received several inquires for applications. Now, we are excited to hear back from everyone. 

Don't delay and send in your application and documents today!   

We are looking forward to selecting our 2024 scholarship recipient.  

Best to luck to all! 

Early 2024 Fundraisers

 "Got Sneakers" Collection

We are starting up our annual sneaker collection, running from March 27th to April 30th.

Thank you to our volunteer, Nicolas Torres, for creating this flyer for our social media outlets. 

Please schedule a pick up today! 

SOCCER at Citifield : N.Y.C.F.C. vs. N.Y. Red Bulls

Lets get together for a fun game against local rivals.   

The Hudson River Derby will be May 18th at 7:30pm.  

This is a fundraiser and you can purchase your ticket directly from us.

Tickets are $40 per ticket. 

PANDA EXPRESS - Online Fundraiser

Our last Panda Express dining fundraiser was back in 2018. 

Please join us for an evening of good food.  When you order online on Wednesday, June 5th

28% of your purchase will be donated to SMBS Inc. 

Thank you for your support! 

Donations are always welcomed sent to our mailing address:

The Stephanie Marie Burgos Scholarship Inc. 

P.O. Box 370153 

Brooklyn, New York 11237

2023 Annual Board Meeting

On Wednesday, August 30th at 7pm our board members met for their annual meeting to review how the organization is doing and develop future and continued chartiable events.   The meeting was held via Zoom which has been our forum for meetings since the pandemic in 2020.   Please continue to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and this Blogspot for upcoming events.

If you are interested in joining our wonderful team, please email your resume and letter of intent to SMBS2010@aol.com

Thank you for your ongoing support.  

Congratulations to Darcy Guiterrez N.Y.U. Class of 2023

Hi, my name is Darcelis (Darcy) Gutierrez and I am now a NYU Graduate! I graduated with a BFA in Game Design and am so grateful to have been supported by the SMBS foundation throughout my journey. Now as an NYU alumni I am working full time as a Game Design Teacher at Urban Arts. Additionally I was accepted into the NYU Incubator Program where I was given a 15k grant to work on my personal video game for the next year! These opportunities after graduating have been amazing and I am so excited to see where my career takes me in the future. And if it weren't for SMBS I wouldn't have been able to attend the college of my dreams and start off my game design career this way. Thank you thank you thank you SMBS! 

Thank you, 

Darcelis Gutierrez

Congratulations to our scholar Darcelis Guiterrez for graduating this past spring from New York University. 

We are so proud of your accomplishments and future endeavors.   Thank you again for letting us be part of your journey. 

2023 Scholar Updates

Elizabeth Katayev

Scholar  2021-2025

My name is Elizabeth Katayev. I'm currently in my junior year, diving

deep into the realms of Psychology and Russian & Post-Soviet Studies.

The interplay between understanding the human mind and exploring the

rich tapestry of Eastern Europe's history and culture has been nothing

short of eye-opening. On top of the double majors, I've taken up double

minors in Marketing and Human Services. The combination has been

incredibly rewarding, allowing me to blend my passion for understanding

people with practical skills in marketing strategies and human-centered

support.Outside the classroom, I've been involved in some fascinating

research projects, delving into topics ranging from mental health stigma

to cultural nuances in marketing strategies. It's been a privilege to

contribute to the academic community in these ways. Looking ahead,

I'm excited about the doors that this diverse educational background

will open. Whether it's further academic pursuits, working in the field,

or even entrepreneurial ventures, I know that the skills and knowledge

I'm gaining now will be invaluable.None of this would be possible

without the incredible support of my professors, advisors, and the

scholarship that has lightened the financial load. Your belief in my

potential has been a driving force in my journey, and for that, I'm

endlessly thankful. Thank you so much to everyone at S.M.B.S Inc.

for helping me pursue my education.

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Joyce Lin 

Scholar 2022-2026

My first year at Columbia University was eye-opening and the adjustment was definitely a little challenging but I could not have asked for a better support system to guide me throughout my college journey. This summer I am interning for a startup, Opal Wearables, and am helping them with marketing, growing their waitlist and preparing their launch in the fall. I am also working for a nonprofit organization called The All Stars Project and am focusing on marketing and outreach. 

As I head into sophomore year, I plan on declaring my major in sociology and explore different careers I can gain experience in. I am inspired and would love to work in marketing and HR within a consumer and products, financial services, and media / entertainment company. I am open to exploring different companies and industries but am also interested in real estate and technology. I thank the SMBS community for their continuous support in scholars and am excited to connect with the others.

BEST OF LUCK TO OUR AMAZING SCHOLARS 

ON THEIR NEW ACADEMIC YEAR IN COLLEGE!  

Got Sneaker Summer 2023 Sneaker Collection

S.M.B.S. Inc. would like to remind everyone to clean out their closets and donate their used (or new) unwanted sneakers by the end of this week, August 31st, to wrap up this summer's 2023 fundraiser.

Sporadically throughout the year, S.M.B.S. Inc. has collaborated 

with Got Sneakers with close to a hundred donated

sneakers up to date. This fundraiser is something that will give 

great use to your old sneakers that no longer have a

use for you. Got Sneakers reuses or recycles these sneakers saving our planet from dumping them into landfills. In return, Got Sneakers gives S.M.B.S. Inc. money for them to give to their scholars.

If you wondering how you can be part of this environmentally conscious fundraiser, arrangements can be made for free pick up or drop off with Diana.

Make sure you tell ALL your friends and family about this great fundraiser to help S.M.B.S. Inc. and save our planet by taking sneakers that are no longer used and keeping them from being thrown out as waste. Remember EVERY sneaker counts!

Article by: Dylan Rico, Youth Volunteer

You can also donate anytime directly to the organization by mailing a check or money order to:

The Stephanie Marie Scholarship, Inc.

P.O. Box 370153

Brooklyn, New York 11237