Goshen Community Schools

Goshen, IN – Goshen Community Schools is proud to recognize three Goshen High School seniors for their outstanding academic achievements and national recognition through prestigious scholarship programs. Nancy Sanchez-Perez and David Velazquez-Valdez have been named QuestBridge Finalists, and Christopher Sixtos-Armas has been selected as a Semifinalist in the 2025–2026 Coca-Cola Scholars Program.

The QuestBridge National College Match is a highly competitive program that connects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with full four-year scholarships to some of the nation’s best colleges. Finalists represent some of the most academically accomplished and service-minded students in the country and now move forward in the process for consideration to be “matched” with one of QuestBridge’s college partners. Students who are selected as Match Scholarship Recipients receive full four-year scholarships that cover tuition, housing, meals, books, supplies, and travel expenses.

As finalists, Nancy and David are now eligible to be “matched” with one of QuestBridge’s 50+ prestigious college partners. Students who receive a Match Scholarship are admitted early to a partner college with a guaranteed full four-year scholarship funded by the college’s own resources, state and federal aid, and other scholarships.

Meanwhile, Christopher Sixtos-Armas joins an elite group of students named Semifinalists in the 2025–2026 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Out of more than 107,000 applicants nationwide, only 1,237 students earned this distinction for their exceptional leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to community service. Semifinalists now advance to the next stage of consideration, which includes submitting essays, recommendations, and detailed information about their academic and extracurricular achievements. Only 150 students will ultimately be named Coca-Cola Scholars, each receiving a $20,000 college scholarship.

“We are incredibly proud of Nancy, David, and Christopher for their hard work, perseverance, and dedication to learning,” said GHS Principal Cathy DeMeyer. “These recognitions reflect not only their talent and effort but also the support of our teachers, families, and community who have helped them reach this level of success.”

Goshen Community Schools congratulates these students for their achievements and wishes them the best as they continue through the selection processes for these prestigious national awards.