Gabriel Nuñez-Sanchez
Hello, my name is Gabriel Nuñez-Sanchez and I go by Gabe. I’m a carpenter, student, husband, and entrepreneur. I’ve been pursuing an associate degree in construction management for 2.5 years now as a first-gen student. Next year, I’ll be finishing a Business DTA with the intention to pursue a bachelor’s degree in construction management at UW Seattle. In my free time, I love to go on road trips, discover new music, and go out with my family.
Having come from a smaller city, I always felt compelled to leave my home and chase a big adventure. At the time, those plans didn’t include college. Yet here I am with a passion for learning and an aching desire to better my community.
What motivated me to apply for this scholarship was the fact that I’ve held onto a dream that seemed impossible when I first started. With each step forward I’ve learned to question what I’m truly capable of and my application was an extension of that.
I plan on using this opportunity to help my brother grow his construction company and make our late mother proud. My parents always wanted to become entrepreneurs, but their plans were cut short when one of them passed away. That’s why I’m so honored to be a Martin Scholar; I get to live out the dreams that my parents never could.
A gift like this one is rare, and being on the receiving end feels like a movie. Even though I have a story to tell, I never thought so many people would care – and I am truly touched.
Goals
I’ll be focusing on my studies and applying for internships very soon. After graduation, I’d love to work in land development/procurement. I plan on using my education and expertise to help expand my brother’s business into a large-scale development company.
Tips
Think about what you’ve been through and find a way to write it down. Then expand on the parts that show who you truly are. Lean into how your background has prepared you for the future and what that means for those around you. During this whole process, my motto was “how did you find the courage to grow?”
