Iris Del Castillo
John Brown University
Class of 1994
Accounts Manager, Panama Canal
When most people think Panama landmarks, they think Panama Canal. That's where you'll find Iris Del Castillo, a 1994 graduate of John Brown University. Del Castillo serves as accounts manager for the Panama Canal, a significant contributor to the pulse of Central America. The Walton International Scholarship Program delivered the education and reinforced the faith necessary to prepare her for her influential role.
Emilio Espino
Harding University
Class of 2013
Even before Emilio Espino was selected as a Walton International scholar, he had a clear vision of what he wanted to do with his life. For as long as the Panama native can remember, he'd been fascinated by electrical engineering, but sought more than the theoretical teaching available in his homeland. At Harding University, Espino has found the hands-on experience he believes he needs to inject the industry in Panama with new ideas.
"I'm starting to see a much bigger picture. I already know I'm not the same boy I was when I came here." – Emilio Espino
Eric Carles
University of the Ozarks
Class of 2012
Sometimes it's the little things that make all the difference in the world. For Eric Carles, that's absolutely been the case. When asked about the impact the Walton International Scholarship Program has had on his life, Carles was quick to point to the "endless books and resources" available to him through the University of the Ozarks Library. Many students may take such resources for granted, but for Carles, who aspires to become a corporate lawyer, it had been the missing ingredient.