University: University of Oregon – Eugene, OR
Major: Business/Accounting
Scholarships Received from Redwood: Ellen and Audrey, GP Kiwanis, Sodexo, North Valley GEAR Up
Rita Zhao graduated from North Valley High School in 2024. She is currently attending the University of Oregon and studying business and accounting. Rita is inspired by her cousin who chose to pursue a similar course of study. Coming from a low-income family, Rita says the local scholarships were impactful because they relieved some of the burden of worrying about her family and her ability to pay for tuition, housing, and food.
Her advice to other students is to take all opportunities and resources given to you.