Dreams are becoming a reality for a group of Slippery Rock University students thanks to a scholarship program. Eighteen recipients of 2025-26 DREAM Partnership Scholarships are students enrolled in the Rock Life program at SRU that provides students with intellectual or developmental disabilities an inclusive college experience.
DREAM Partnership Scholarships offer financial aid to assist students attending 13 DREAM-supported college programs in Pennsylvania. The DREAM Scholars are selected by DREAM’s board of directors and amounts are based on available funding.
Formed by parents and professionals in Pennsylvania who have extensive knowledge related to students with intellectual disabilities and postsecondary education, the DREAM Partnership is a network of colleges in the state that provides educational opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities through certificate programs that lead to competitive employment and independent living.
DREAM granted a record 69 scholarships this year totaling $221,780, including a combined $54,630 that was awarded to following students in SRU’s Rock Life program:
- Hope Allen from Allison Park (Hampton HS).
- Eric Connolly from New Market, Maryland.
- Andrew Connors from Glen Rock (Susquehannock HS).
- Victoria Dean from Monaca (Rochester HS).
- Haleigh Ferguson from Oakdale (Chartiers Valley HS).
- Brice Figura from Slippery Rock (Slippery Rock HS).
- Luccia Harpalani from Wexford (Pine-Richland HS).
- Simon Henry from State College (State College HS).
- Mia Hrabovsky from Sewickley (Quaker Valley HS).
- Emily Mazur from North Versailles.
- Alyssa McCarty from Wyalusing (Wyalusing Valley HS).
- Thomas Anthony Randall from Butler (Butler HS).
- Faith Richards from Aliquippa (Central Valley HS).
- Harper Rilling from Erie (General McLane HS).
- Olivia Smythe from Leechburg (Leechburg HS).
- Juliette Walker from Fairview (Fairview HS).
- Paul Walters from Carlisle (Freedom HS).
- Jacob Zerbini from Greensburg (Hempfield HS).
For more information, visit the Rock Life program webpage on the SRU website or the DREAM Partnership website, which has a complete list of recipients.
