Scholarship Stories

Yasmine
"My parents never got the chance to graduate high school or even attend high school. Seeing them wishing they could have continued their education and seeing how hard their jobs are pushed me to continue my education."
2022 Recipient: California Lutheran University

Alberto
"I am proud of breaking the cycle and being the change in my family as the first generation to go to college."
2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022 Recipient: CSU Fresno

Esteban
"It can be difficult to try and manage time when you're a full-time parent, full-time employee, and full-time student. No matter the age, pursuing higher education can be the best decision you will ever make."
2020, 2021, 2022 Recipient: CSU Fresno

Lizbeth
"I look forward to learning new things and creating a better version of myself in order to repay my parents for all they have sacrificed to give my siblings and me a better future."
2021 & 2022 Recipient: Cuesta College

Evelyn
"I will forever and always be grateful for this scholarship and all of the donors for truly making it possible for me to make my career dreams a reality."
2017, 2018, 2019 Recipient: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo