Ángel Vilalta Scholarship and Teaching Fund
In the early 2000s, a campaign to honor beloved SYA Spain faculty member, Ángel Vilalta, was led by co-chairs Stephen Foster ES’65 and Chris Knapp ES’79 to establish a permanent fund in his honor. Each year, an SYA Spain student who demonstrates curiosity in the Spanish language and culture with excellent academic achievement is named the Vilalta Scholar.
Meet the Vilalta Scholars
Yoko P. ES'24
It’s difficult for me to verbalize the ways in which I’ve changed this year. I feel for the first time that I’ve truly been able to access my independence, and begin to learn who I am and perhaps where I want to go.
Diemmy D. ES'23
The experiences I had here are so unique and would have been completely unattainable had I stayed in the US. My year abroad has been an experience I’ll keep close to me long after I have packed my bags and left Zaragoza.
Ashton M. ES'22
Spending time walking around the city has not only helped me find my bearings in what was once a new place, but has also helped me learn so much more about Zaragoza and those I have the amazing opportunity of exploring it with.
Ava R. ES'20
Janelle U. ES'19
