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Portland high school senior overcomes adversity to win $20,000 scholarship, Ivy League acceptance
Portland high school senior overcomes adversity to win $20,000 scholarship, Ivy League acceptance
Portland high school senior overcomes adversity to win $20,000 scholarship, Ivy League acceptance

Published on: 04/07/2026

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Student leader and Barnard College admittee Jasmin Reyes Contreras credited mentors and resilience for her success after receiving the "Beat the Odds" scholarship.

News Source : https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/portland-jasmin-reyes-contreras-wins-stand-for-children-scholarship-ivy-league-acceptance/283-c3a9c6e5-1c19-4d3e-92b7-556904082e9f

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