{"id":3755,"date":"2026-03-31T14:49:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/award-programs\/secretary-of-education-scholars\/2026-delaware-secretary-of-education-scholars\/fatma-darilmaz\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:49:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:49:47","slug":"fatma-darilmaz","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/award-programs\/secretary-of-education-scholars\/2026-delaware-secretary-of-education-scholars\/fatma-darilmaz\/","title":{"rendered":"Fatma Darilmaz"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"student_container\">\n<div role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Personal information about Fatma Darilmaz\" class=\"grid\">\n\t<div class=\"grid-item grid-item-med grid-item-fixed picture\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/award-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/darilmaz_fatma_h.webp\" width=\"270\" alt=\"Headshot of Fatma Darilmaz\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"grid-item grid-item-med grid-item-fixed nomination\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"scholar_nomination_statement\">Nomination Statement<\/h2>\n\t\tFatma Darilmaz, the daughter of Serkan and Birsel Darilmaz, is a phenomenal student who ranks at the top of her class and plans to become a dentist. She is a Carson Scholar, Horatio Alger Scholar and a QuestBridge National College Match recipient. Fatma is a servant to her community through her work as a member of the Delaware Community Foundation Youth Philanthropy Board. She is a member of National Honor Society, BPA, Key Club, and Educators Rising.She spends her free time working for her family business. Fatma is a humble human being and a tremendous asset to our school community.\n\t<\/div>\t\t<div class=\"grid-item grid-item-med logo\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/award-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/laurel_high_school.jpg\" alt=\"Logo of Laurel Senior High School\">\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t<div class=\"grid-item grid-item-med personal\">\n\t\t\t&ldquo;Throughout my life, my parents, sister, and friends have always been there supporting me. Without them, I would not be where I am today. Their love and encouragement have motivated me to excel in academics and every goal I have pursued. I am especially grateful to my sister, who was by my side through every step. As I begin this next chapter, I will carry their lessons with me. Sizleri t&uuml;m kalbimle seviyorum. 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