The Blackhawk Technical College IDEAL Opportunity Scholarship (announced in fall 2020) has selected its first scholarship recipient. After much deliberation of talented, worthy candidates, the BTC Foundation announced Paola Delgado as the first recipient of this ground-breaking award. This scholarship opportunity will provide Paola (and future recipients) with funds to cover classes and materials, a stipend for living expenses, a faculty mentor, and an internship in their future career path. This scholarship program is an intentional effort to increase access to education and transform the lives of low-income, first-generation, or students of color entering specific programs.