Centralia College Running Start student Ismael Allende has been awarded a four-year, full tuition scholarship from Washington State University through its Regents Scholars Program.
Allende received the highest level of scholarship and was named a Distinguished Regents Scholar.
Only 12 students received this honor from 323 nominees, according to Centralia College.
Allende is currently a Running Start student at Centralia College from Rochester High School. He is involved in student government at Centralia College, serving as the coordinator for diversity and equity, and is active in the Upward Bound program, a federal TRIO program that provides academic support and college prep for area high school students.
Before taking a position in student leadership, Allende worked in the campus bookstore.
Allende plans to graduate from Centralia College with an associate degree in June. He plans to study engineering and computer science at WSU in the fall, according to Centralia College.
