2022 Boston College Strong Scholarship

Class of 2022 graduate Nick Claudio is that this yr’s recipient of the Boston Faculty Robust Scholarship, which helps BC college students who’ve overcome adversity. He was formally honored at a reception in Could, the place he was congratulated by earlier BC Robust Scholarship winners Cate Cheevers ’23 and Conor McCormick ’22.

Claudio, who misplaced his sight because of a mind tumor at age 9, acquired a bachelor’s diploma in historical past and philosophy, and is now pursuing a grasp’s diploma in philosophy.

Whereas an undergraduate, he served on the Undergraduate Authorities of Boston Faculty Council for College students with Disabilities—together with as chair—and as a UGBC Scholar Meeting consultant, advocating for an array of campus-wide range, fairness, and inclusion initiatives. His campus actions additionally included singing with the coed a cappella group Frequent Tones. Off campus, he has taught Braille and assistive know-how on the Carroll Heart for the Blind.

One in every of Claudio’s biggest achievements was climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain on the earth, throughout his first yr at BC.

The BC Robust Scholarship Fund was established by the Class of 2005 in honor of their good friend and fellow classmate, Patrick Downes ’05 and his spouse, Jessica Kensky, within the spirit of affection they acquired within the wake of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. For extra concerning the scholarship, see bc.edu/bcstrong.

College Communications | June 2022