Phi Delta Lambda Scholarship Recipient
Melody Beatriz Sagastume Castro (Class of 2019)

Hailing from Port Washington, NY, Melody is a proud and grateful first generation college student. She will be the first in her family, on both her mother’s and father’s sides, to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree. Melody is an Accounting major with a minor in Mathematics.
She was chosen as our PDL scholarship recipient for her pursuit of “service” and “righteousness.” Melody is a member of the Investment Club, A Cappella Choir, Honor Scholar Society, and Business Society. She served as Resident Assistant for two years and Female RA Representative on Student Senate. Melody has been a student ambassador for Admissions, student worker for Student Financial Services, student worker for Institutional Advancement, and Business peer tutor for CAS services. She assists various departments and people on a daily basis. Roles include scanning cards for Chapel, setting up and helping with campus events, serving on a Q&A panel for Red Carpet days, and supporting Admission’s open house events. Melody declares: “If I wake up every morning being grateful to God, I have completed my most important task of the day. My prayer life has gotten more intimate with my time at ENC. I am constantly reminded each day of God’s beauty and promises through the community.
Melody is a “lover of wisdom.” She was named top ranking female for her class for two years, and she received a scholarship for having the top grade in a General Education course. Her goal is to work in Higher Education, specifically in the Financial Services department. Currently Melody is applying for a Graduate Assistant position at ENC.
When reflecting on her experience at ENC, Melody states: “Where do I even begin? ENC has been a true blessing in my life. It serves as a constant reminder that God is faithful and omnipotent. I have fallen in love with this school. I have made personal connections to faculty, and have lifelong friendships and memories with students. I want to give back to ENC as much, if not more, of what it has given me. I am incredibly blessed, thankful, and honored God chose this college to be a foundation for my future.”