Joshua Protil

Following the death of his father, Joshua Protil was raised by members of his extended family, separate from his siblings, and he said that educational costs were a major concern when applying to colleges.

“Becoming a Beyond Boundaries Scholar has helped me get one step further in achieving my dream of becoming an architect,” Protil said. “I am very fortunate to be studying at this wonderful university. The only person in my family who has gone to college is my uncle, so coming here was definitely an adjustment. I have worked very hard to get where I am now, but I know that just because I overcame hardships does not mean that I had a right to receive any money. The only way I received this scholarship was based on the character and kindness of donors.”