Ghafoor’s journey is a powerful example of how the New Futures Scholar Program helps turn determination into opportunity while inspiring a spirit of giving back. From the very beginning, Ghafoor had a clear vision for his future. “We started from zero,” he recalls, describing a fresh chapter filled with hope, possibility, and the belief that hard work could open new doors. Determined to pursue engineering, he immediately set his sights on higher education. “I didn’t know how