A graduate from Cottonwood High School received the first ever Promise SSL scholarship from South Salt Lake.

Sediqa Ahmadi is an Iraq refugee with dreams of becoming a doctor. After graduating from Cottonwood High School, she was rewarded with several scholarships to help her accomplish that dream. 

“I feel incredibly grateful for the support I’ve received towards my future goals. It’s truly heartwarming to know that there are people who believe in me and my aspirations,” she said. “Their encouragement and guidance have made a significant difference in my journey. Personally, it fills me with motivation and a sense of purpose, knowing that I’m not alone in pursuing my dreams.”

As a member of the Promise SSL Best Buy Teen Tech Center, she has “demonstrated remarkable resilience and character,” according to a post on social media. When access was blocked to education for women and girls in her home country, Sediqa continued her studies on her own with the support of her family so she could find opportunities elsewhere. 

“I consider myself lucky because I can go to school and study freely,” she said. 

Her hard work and participation at the Promise SSL Teen Tech Center earned her not just the Promise Scholarship, but also the Best Buy Teen Tech Scholarship, South Salt Lake Mayor and City Council Scholarship and a scholarship from UNCF. 

“This support is not just uplifting; it’s instrumental in boosting my confidence and determination to strive harder,” Sediqa said. “I couldn’t be more thankful for such a positive influence on my path forward.” 

She will be attending the University of Utah for radiology technology in the fall.   λ