15 SDSU students were selected for this prestigious scholarship, including Theresa Palafox from San Diego.

2016 Nov 23

Palafox and SDSU's 14 other honorees are among 1,000 Gates Millennium Scholars for 2016. They were selected from a pool of 53,000 applicants nationwide.

About San Diego State University

San Diego State University is a major public research institution that provides transformative experiences, both inside and outside of the classroom, for its 35,000 students. The university offers bachelor's degrees in 91 areas, master's degrees in 76 areas and doctorates in 23 areas. Students participate in research, international experiences, sustainability and entrepreneurship initiatives, and a broad range of student life and leadership opportunities. The university's rich campus life features opportunities for students to participate in, and engage with, the creative and performing arts, a Division I athletics program and the vibrant cultural life of the San Diego region. For more information, visit www.sdsu.edu.