The Darryl Albert '02 Memorial Scholarship
Darryl Albert, Class of 2002 was not your regular student. She graduated when most are in the midst of their career. As a single mother, she was an example of determination in pursuit of an education. Darryl Ann was a teacher at the Gateway Regional Middle School in Huntington, MA when she passed away just three years after graduating from Westfield State.
This scholarship established by the Albert Family and friends in Darryl’s memory honors all women who decide to return to school to further their education.
Impact
“Over the past few years of being an untraditional student at the age of 29 as well as a single mother, all the while pursuing my goals of becoming an RN, I never dreamt this would be possible. But with scholarships like the Darryl Albert ’02 Memorial Scholarship, it is.”
-Nicole Eaton ’18, Nursing Major
“I appreciate your confidence in me and willingness to contribute to my future education. I look forward to completing my Master’s degree at Westfield State University. At the current time, I plan on majoring in Social Work in hopes of one day opening a non-profit organization to aid women and children who are experiencing poverty.”
-Nathalie Orelien ’22, Social Work
“I have the unique ability to relate, care for, and help those that are not able to help themselves, our most vulnerable yet most powerful population…our children.”
-Heather Rosa ’20, Nursing
“I want to thank you for the immense help provided. This funding will allow me to pay for some of the expenses toward my degree, lowering the possibility of continuing to request student loans. It encourages me to continue my education and to try to achieve my goals.”
-Zahira Cruz-Torres ’22, Nursing