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Cox awards $100,000 in scholarships to Arizona students starting college

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Aug. 25, 2025

Contact:
Melany Stroupe
(602) 300-1307
Melany.Stroupe@cox.com

Ten Arizona students each receive $10,000 as they begin their higher education journey

PHOENIX – Cox announces the recipients of this year’s Cox Scholarship, each receiving $10,000 toward higher education.

“These Scholarships reflect Cox’s commitment to supporting individuals within the communities we serve. We are delighted to help this outstanding group of young adults from Arizona pursue their educational dreams,” said Susan Anable, Cox Phoenix market vice president.

This year’s Arizona Cox Scholars are:

  1. Caden Becker, a graduate of Paradise Valley High in Phoenix, will be attending the University of Texas and studying Biochemistry.
  2. Cailynn Borchers, a graduate of Cienega High School in Vail, will be attending Colorado Christian University and studying Nursing.
  3. Yaritza Breceda, a graduate of Alhambra High School in Phoenix, will be attending Arizona State University, studying Political Science.
  4. Nadia Harris, a graduate of Casteel High School in Queen Creek, will be attending Oral Roberts University, studying Political Science.
  5. Abraham Kim, of Phoenix, who was homeschooled and will be attending Vanderbilt University, Blair School of Music.
  6. Caley Suarez Ortega, a graduate of Metro Tech High School in Phoenix, and will be attending Arizona State University, studying Computer Science.
  7. Sophia Pina, a graduate of Sunnyslope High School in Phoenix, will be attending Grinnell College, studying Psychology.
  8. Jacob Sajan, a graduate of Centennial High School in Peoria, will be attending Arizona State University, studying Computer Science.
  9. Nila Sathyan, a graduate of Desert Vista High School in Phoenix, will be attending Arizona State University, studying Biology.
  10. Johnny Yu, a graduate of BASIS Tucson North in Tucson, will be attending UC Berkeley, studying Finance and Engineering.

Meet one of our scholars:

Sophia Pina recently graduated from Sunnyslope High School in Phoenix and will attend Grinnell College in the fall, where she plans to major in Psychology. “I can’t believe Cox read my story and chose me for this scholarship! It means so much to know they saw me, believed in me, and wanted to support my academic journey.”

These competitive scholarships require applicants to be on track for graduation with a minimum 2.5 grade point average, demonstrate leadership and community service, and submit an essay focused on a significant leader from their respective communities.

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through technology. As the largest private broadband company in America, we own network infrastructure that reaches more than 30 states. Our fiber-powered wireline and wireless connections are available to more than 12 million homes and businesses and support advanced cloud and managed IT services nationwide. We’re the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox that is dedicated to empowering others to build a better future for the next generation.