Pinecone Scholarship for Language Study Endowed

Sandra Bitler s love of language began when she started studying Spanish in the 9th grade. Inspired by her teachers stories and descriptions of life in Spain, Sandra knew that, one day, she would have to see and experience it for herself. As a student at the University of Nevada, Reno, Sandra continued her language studies, majoring in Spanish. In establishing this scholarship, Sandra elected to name it in honor of the pinecone, which is a symbol of growth, enlightenment, and awakening in many cultures throughout the world. Sandra hopes that this scholarship will give students an opportunity to learn at least one language and use it to advance their careers and engage more deeply with the world. Recipients shall be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the Department of World Languages and Literatures and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.1 to receive and retain the award.