Scholarship support is the key that opens the door to RPI for countless students. It enables them to pursue their passions and fulfill their potential, knowing that the generous support of RPI donors has alleviated the current and future financial challenges of earning a college education. For students like Jynene, Oluwapamilerin, and Zobia, receiving scholarships changed everything for them and their families.
ZOBIA CHAUDHRY ’28
As a first-generation college student, Zobia Chaudhry ’28 was drawn to RPI by the Physician-Scientist (B.S./M.D.) Program, a research-focused accelerated medical program that allows students to earn a B.S. and an M.D. in seven years.
TIA PIGNETTI ’27
When Tia Pignetti ’27 accepted a summer 2026 internship with Boeing, she knew it would be an adventure. After all, she’d be leaving the Hudson Valley to travel 2,800 miles to Long Beach, California, and dive into the world of a Fortune 500 company.
ADRIAN CLARK ’27
Adrian traveled from “corner to corner” across the United States to join the RPI community. Originally from Southern California, he came to RPI for the chance to study at a leading engineering institution while also playing football at the collegiate level.
JYNENE ALFAY ’26
When Jynene Alfay received her acceptance letter from RPI, she was so nervous that she didn’t tell anyone. Instead, she read the decision notification by herself before immediately running to share the good news with her mother. Alfay wanted to pursue a college education, but she knew that financial aid would be the deciding factor.
SKYLAR NEILSEN ’26
As a first-generation college student from a large family in New Hampshire, Skylar was drawn to RPI by the number of opportunities available in biomedical engineering.
JENNY JIMENEZ ’26
Jenny grew up in the Capital Region after immigrating from the Dominican Republic as a child. Pursuing a college degree near her family was important to her, and RPI offered the opportunity to earn an excellent education while making the best financial decision for her future.
OLUWAPAMILERIN AMUDA ’25
When Oluwapamilerin Amuda ’25 was applying to colleges, he learned that only one student from his high school had ever been accepted to RPI. His high school advisor believed that he could be the next one. This faith in Amuda’s potential inspired him to apply, earn his bachelor’s degree in 2025, and ultimately pursue an MBA at RPI in fall 2025.