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Scholarship Stories
Fabiola
"I am a proud first-generation student. Personal loss has inspired me to pursue a career in healthcare, where I can make a real difference during life’s most critical moments."
2025 Recipient: Mendocino College
Evelyn
"My parents never had the chance to finish high school—they left their education behind to work and build a future in the U.S.—not for themselves, but for me."
2025 Recipient: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Martin
"Every challenge I’ve faced has made me more determined to succeed. I’m driven by the desire to honor my parents, especially my dad, who has spent much of his life working in the fields to support our family. As a first-generation student, I’m proud of how far I’ve come.
2025 Recipient: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Denise
“Every experience in my academic journey starts with a single fact: I am the first in my family to continue my education.”
2024 Recipient: Yale University
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."
2021-2024 Recipient: Cuesta College
Alberto
"The scholarship has been very helpful, it has allowed me to buy books, pay tuition, cover a lot of expenses, and not worry about using out-of-pocket money to pay for school. The scholarship has allowed me to focus on school and be the best person I can be."
2019-2024 Recipient: CSU Fresno
Esteban
"It can be difficult to 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."
2020-2022 Recipient: CSU Fresno