Edmonds College student Eric Chung was one of 11 students from across the country to win a $5,000 Community College Scholarship in October from Optimal, an education research publisher and scholarship provider.

"Congratulations to Eric for his well-deserved success," said EC President Amit B. Singh. "I wish him all the best on his educational journey."

"I am blessed and honored to receive this scholarship," said Chung. "I doubted myself when I applied, and I was surprised to receive the congratulatory letter from Optimal. Anything can happen, so don't give up!"

Chung is a first-generation...