SI SE PUEDE! | Learn More About Us
At Si Se Puede! Scholarship Foundation, we are driven by a passion for creating opportunities through scholarships for those who have shown perseverance in their lives while achieving their dreams.
Our commitment to excellence and innovation has enabled us to make significant strides, but we know that together with sponsors like you, we can take our mission to new heights.
Our vision is to be a resource for companies, organizations, and donors to establish scholarships and opportunities for students pursuing an education in financial need.
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Meet Our Founder
Andres Vargas, a first-generation college student of Colombian descent, founded this foundation. In just four months, it has provided scholarships to four students pursuing STEM careers.
"As a former student who struggled financially while studying, I learned the value of perseverance and the mantra "Si Se Puede!" (Yes, you can!). Now, as CEO of the Si Se Puede! Scholarship Foundation, I aim to support others facing similar challenges." - Andres Vargas
Andres has been an active Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) member since 2011, starting at the University of Central Florida (UCF). He's held leadership roles at SHPE, including creating the SHPE Junior Program for high school students and establishing chapters in Central Florida. In 2021, he served as Regional Vice President for SHPE Region 7, covering chapters in Florida, Georgia, North, and South Carolina.
Andres holds an Industrial Engineering degree from UCF and an MBA from the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT).