The California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation (CLLCF) selected one of our MVUSD students to receive a $5,000 scholarship and be recognized at the CLLCF Scholarship Recipients Reception on August 5, 2019.
“I was proud to see our very own Canyon Springs High School graduate Gelica Arce as one of 50 scholarship recipients statewide, selected by Assembly Member District 61 Jose Medina,” said Board President Jesus Holguín.
In its fifth year of operation, the CLLCF Scholarship Program received a record-number of over 1,200 applications from throughout California and only 50 were selected to receive a 2019 CLLCF Scholarship. Winners were selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants and evaluated using the following criteria: academic performance, personal statements, extracurricular activities, leadership positions held, special awards and honors received, and work history. Each winner received a $5,000 scholarship to support their education.
“We are so excited that the enthusiasm around our Latino Caucus Foundation Scholarship continues to grow as we received more applicants for the program than ever before,” said Caucus Chairwoman, Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego). “These 50 hardworking students have defied unimaginable odds and obstacles. By supporting their efforts with these $5,000 scholarships, we are helping our next generation of leaders who we know will make positive change in our state.”
“With more than 1,000 youth statewide sharing their stories of overcoming personal obstacles and outstanding academic achievements, the selection process was not easy,” added Caucus Vice Chair, Senator María Elena Durazo (D- Los Angeles). “We are hopeful the scholarships will help these students in their pursuit of higher education and encourage them to give back to their communities as nurses, architects, lawyers, teachers or engineers.”