In May of 2023, the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and Avnet announced a $1 million commitment to scholarships for Arizona college-bound STEM students over a four-year period. D-backs Avnet STEM Scholars, in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul, is a program that expands opportunities for high-potential, first-generation Arizona college-bound students pursuing a college degree and career in STEM.
On April 18, 2026, the D-backs and Avnet surprised the fourth annual class of D-backs Avnet STEM Scholars with a reception at Chase Field alongside their family and friends. In addition to their scholarship, each scholar received a custom jersey, a new laptop, backpack, headphones, and $500 gift card for school supplies. Each scholar also receives complimentary tickets to D-backs home games!
This year’s class of ten scholars brings the total number of recipients to 43 over the past four years.
The D-backs and Avnet congratulate the 2026 D-backs Avnet STEM Scholars:
- Alvaro Flores – Conservation Biology at Arizona State University
- Angelica Cruz Escamilla – Accounting at Arizona State University
- Aylin Adams – Nursing at TBD Arizona school
- Citlaly Vázquez – Forensic Science at Arizona State University
- David Aguilar Nava – Biology at the University of Arizona
- Jaziel Muñoz – Engineering at Arizona State University
- Lizeth Hernandez – Robotics and Mechanical & Electrical Engineering at Arizona State University
- Mike Lopez Valenzuela – Cybersecurity at Arizona State University
- Nyabiel Kuol – Data Science at Arizona State University
- Stephanie Vivas Gil – Biology at Arizona State University