It’s hard to imagine a student more determined than Anthony. When he graduates from Monroe Community College in July, it will be with a second two-year degree. He was 25 when he began work on his first, in automotive industries technology, which led to four years as a maintenance technician with Toyota. But his “lifelong dream” was to be an engineer. So, with the support of his wife, Anthony left his job to pursue that dream full time.
Thanks to his Lee Foundation scholarship, Anthony says, “I can breathe. It allows me to focus on school with a clear head – without the financial burden – and get the best grades possible. I am profoundly grateful.” And it’s especially welcome since he and his wife had a baby girl in March.
Anthony’s next step will take him to RIT to complete his bachelor’s degree. As for his eventual career, he’s open to new possibilities. “Automotive is my first love,” he says, “but the more I learn about electrical engineering and what can be done … there are lots of things I’m interested in.”