FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 15, 2024


76 Students Selected to Receive California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship;
Celebrates 10 Years of Operation

SACRAMENTO— The California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation (CLLCF) today celebrated a decade of operation by announcing that 76 students from across California have been chosen to receive a 2024 CLLCF Scholarship. Each scholarship is worth $6,500, for a combined total of $494,000 in scholarship awards. The 2024 scholarship cycle is historic, as it features the largest number of student recipients in a single cohort, the highest individual scholarship award amount, and the greatest one-year total award amount since the program started in 2015.

“On behalf of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, we are thrilled to announce that 76 remarkable students have been awarded the CLLCF Scholarship!” said Latino Caucus Chair Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside). “This year, we are proud to demonstrate our continued commitment to investing in our next generation of leaders by recognizing an unprecedented number of awardees and increasing the scholarship amount. Pursuing higher education requires commitment and dedication, which these students have demonstrated, and we commend them for their hard work. We believe that these leaders have the potential to make a positive impact on our society, and we are grateful to support them in their academic pursuits.”

The 2024 round of applications was highly competitive, with 834 applicants. Winners were evaluated using the following criteria: academic performance, personal statements, extracurricular activities, leadership positions held, special awards and honors received, and work history. Each winner will receive a $6,500 scholarship, an increase from the $5,000 awarded in 2023, aiding eligible students admitted to or currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.

“I know that the exceptional students chosen for the Latino Caucus Foundation scholarship this year have a bright future ahead of them and it is an honor to support these future leaders. We extend our best wishes as they continue to pursue their dreams, advance their academic journeys, and strive to make a positive impact in the world. Congratulations!” said Latino Caucus Vice Chair, Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach).

The CLLCF Scholarship Program was established in 2015 with the goal of dispelling the myth that educational gaps cannot be closed when Latinos pursue higher education. From its initial cohort of $1,000 scholarships awarded to 25 students, the Program has achieved substantial success, to date awarding more than 490 students with over $2 million in scholarships to pursue their academic goals.

“Now more than ever, it is crucial to maintain avenues of support that will contribute to the academic success of Latino students in California, irrespective of their immigration status,” added Chair Cervantes. “We believe that with the right support and resources, Latino students can excel in their academic endeavors and achieve success in obtaining degrees of higher education. Congratulations to all deserving scholarship recipients. We look forward to witnessing your future achievements!”

For complete details about the scholarship program criteria and parameters, please visit the CLLCF website at www.cllcf.org. Details for the 2025 scholarship application process will be posted to the CLLCF website early next year.

2024 CLLCF Scholarship Winners

Abbygail Montes
Hometown: Calexico
Attending: CSU, Chico
Adan Moreno Cabrera
Hometown: La Puente
Attending: Pitzer College
Alejandro Lujan-Gramajo
Hometown: Los Angeles
Attending: CSU, Pomona
Alexandra Najera
Hometown: Arleta
Attending: University of Southern California
Andre Reyes
Hometown: Huntington Park
Attending: UC Irvine
Andres Z. Acuna
Hometown: Oxnard
Attending: Oxnard College
Angelina Celest Hernández
Hometown: Glendora
Attending: CSU, Fullerton
Antonio Gutierrez Estrada
Hometown: Madison
Attending: CSU, Sacramento
Ariana Banuelos
Hometown: Union City
Attending: UC San Francisco
Ashley Michell Torres Gonzalez
Hometown: Gilroy
Attending: Gavilan College
Axel Aguilar
Hometown: Irvine
Attending: University of Southern California
Benito Ventura Secudino
Hometown: Fresno
Attending: CSU, Fresno
Brian Fernando Angeles  
Hometown: Madera
Attending: UC Berkeley
Brianna Valeria Angulo
Hometown: Downey
Attending: George Washington University
Bryant Andrade
Hometown: Winnetka
Attending: UC Irvine
Carolina Varela Mena
Hometown: Oakland
Attending: UC Berkeley
Caroline Rose Cano
Hometown: McFarland
Attending: UC Davis
Cesar Robles-Martinez
Hometown: Colton
Attending: UC Irvine
Cindy Torres Molina
Hometown: Whittier
Attending: CSU, Long Beach
Czaint Julian Beltran
Hometown: Los Angeles
Attending: UC Irvine
Danixa Hernández Alvarez 
Hometown: Santa Ana
Attending: Concordia University
Dennise Alyssa Plascencia
Hometown: Fresno
Attending: CSU, Sacramento
Denise Guzman Naranjo
Hometown: Los Angeles
Attending: UC Los Angeles
Denise Jimenez-Tapia
Hometown: Los Angeles
Attending: UC Los Angeles
Dhrumil Nareshbhai Kharva
Hometown: Artesia
Attending: UC Los Angeles
Diana Garcia Perez
Hometown: Stockton
Attending: CSU, Stanislaus
Dianna Maria Alvarez
Hometown: Fresno
Attending: Fresno City College
Diego Angel Velasco
Hometown: San Ysidro
Attending: CSU, San Diego
Eduwiges Llamas
Hometown: Napa
Attending: Loyola Marymount University
Elizabeth Mendoza Ortega
Hometown: La Mesa
Attending: CSU, San Diego

Esmeralda Mosqueda
Hometown: Stockton
Attending: University of the Pacific
Evelyn Itzel Leos
Hometown: Paramount
Attending: Cerritos College
Giovana Belen Torres
Hometown: Victorville
Attending: CSU, Pomona
Gisel Hernandez Maravilla
Hometown: McFarland
Attending: CSU, Bakersfield
Ian Basilio Vazquez-Acevedo 
Hometown: Fontana
Attending: UC Irvine
Isabel Rodriguez
Hometown: Nipomo
Attending: University of Southern California
Isabella Nuñez 
Hometown: Whittier
Attending: UC Los Angeles
Isabella Rose Reyes
Hometown: Corona
Attending: UC Riverside
Izel Palestina Thoele
Hometown: Oakland
Attending: St. Olaf College
Jacqueline Francisca Morales 
Hometown: Los Angeles
Attending: CSU, San Bernardino
Jacqueline Garcia
Hometown: Hughson
Attending: UC Merced
Janneth Magana Gil  
Hometown: Stockton
Attending: Emerson College
Jasmin Suarez Vasquez
Hometown: Madera
Attending: UC Berkeley
Jessica Stefania Ruiz
Hometown: Salinas
Attending: CSU, San Jose
Joaquin Andres Gutierrez
Hometown: Chula Vista
Attending: UC Davis
Jocelyn N Lomeli 
Hometown: Pomona
Attending: CSU, Pomona
Jonathan Ulises Gutierrez
Hometown: Long Beach
Attending: UC Berkeley
Jose Godina Esquivel
Hometown: National City
Attending: CSU, San Diego
Joselen Xitlali Contreras 
Hometown: Imperial
Attending: UC Berkeley
Joyce Arguello
Hometown: Whittier
Attending: CSU, Long Beach
Karen Andrea Rivas Leon
Hometown: Bishop
Attending: John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Karla Salazar
Hometown: San Fernando
Attending: UC Davis
Lucia Posada-Reyes
Hometown: Inglewood
Attending: University of Southern California
Lucio Vasquez
Hometown: Fontana
Attending: Claremont McKenna College
Luis Adrian Rodriguez
Hometown: Los Angeles
Attending: Santa Monica College
Luis Angel Trinidad
Hometown: Concord
Attending: UC Davis
Maria Castaneda Flores
Hometown: Los Angeles
Attending: UC Los Angeles
Mauro Castellanos
Hometown: Lancaster
Attending: CSU, San Luis Obispo
Michelle Sanchez
Hometown: Fontana
Attending: Loma Linda University
Monserrat Coria
Hometown: Santa Ana
Attending: University of Southern California
Ashley Brianna
Hometown: Anaheim
Attending: Compton College

Naomi Nicole Aguila
Hometown: Pomona
Attending: CSU, Fullerton
Natalie Gomez Aguilera
Hometown: Riverdale
Attending: CSU, Fresno
Olivia Miranda
Hometown: Stockton
Attending: University of the Pacific
Orlando Arias-Pulido
Hometown: Pomona
Attending: UC Berkeley
Oscar Vargas-Chavez 
Hometown: Pomona
Attending: UC San Diego
Paola Villareal
Hometown: Paramount
Attending: CSU, Long Beach
Ricardo Ramirez Heredia
Hometown: Coachella
Attending: UC Riverside
Saira Murillo
Hometown: Riverside
Attending: CSU, San Bernardino
Sarah Garcia
Hometown: North Hollywood
Attending: University of Southern California
Sonia Aguilar
Hometown: Hayward
Attending: Alder Graduate School of Education
Valeria Garcia-Gutierrez
Hometown: Los Angeles
Attending: University of Southern California
Valerie Hernandez-Nieblas 
Hometown: Los Angeles
Attending: Loyola Marymount University
Vanessa Quintana-Jurado
Hometown: Baldwin Park
Attending: Azusa Pacific University
Victor Manuel Renteria
Hometown: Santa Fe Springs
Attending: UC Irvine
Viviana Morales
Hometown: Carpinteria
Attending: UC Los Angeles
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 15, 2024


76 estudiantes seleccionados para recibir una beca de la Fundación del Caucus Legislativo Latino de California;
celebra 10 años de funcionamiento

SACRAMENTO – La Fundación del Caucus Legislativo Latino de California (CLLCF) celebró hoy una década de funcionamiento anunciando que 76 estudiantes a lo largo de California han sido elegidos para recibir una Beca CLLCF 2024. Cada beca tiene un valor de $6,500, para un total combinado de $494,000 en becas. El ciclo de becas 2024 también hace historia al presentar el mayor número de estudiantes beneficiarios en una sola agrupación, la mayor cantidad de becas individuales y la mayor cantidad total de becas en un año desde el inicio del programa en 2015.

"En nombre del Caucus Legislativo Latino de California, estamos encantados de anunciar que 76 estudiantes notables han sido galardonados con la beca CLLCF,” dijo la presidenta del Caucus Latino, la asambleísta Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside).

"Este año, estamos orgullosos de demostrar nuestro compromiso de seguir invirtiendo en nuestra próxima generación de líderes mediante el reconocimiento de un número récord de premiados, y el aumento de la suma de la beca. La educación superior requiere compromiso y dedicación, como han demostrado estos estudiantes, y les felicitamos por su duro trabajo. Creemos que tienen el potencial de influir positivamente a nuestra sociedad, y estamos agradecidos de apoyarles en sus esfuerzos académicos."

El proceso de selección para 2024 fue muy competitivo, con 834 candidatos. Los ganadores fueron evaluados utilizando los siguientes criterios: rendimiento académico, declaraciones personales, actividades extracurriculares, puestos de liderazgo ocupados, premios especiales y honores recibidos, e historial laboral. Cada ganador recibirá una beca de $6,500 dólares, lo que constituye un aumento con respecto a los $5,000 dólares otorgados en 2023, para ayudar a estudiantes elegibles admitidos o actualmente inscritos en una universidad acreditada.

"Sé que los excepcionales estudiantes elegidos este año para la beca de la Fundación del Caucus Latino tienen un brillante futuro por delante y es un honor apoyar a estos futuros líderes. Les hacemos llegar nuestros mejores deseos mientras continúan persiguiendo sus sueños, avanzan en sus trayectorias académicas y se esfuerzan por tener un impacto positivo en el mundo. Les deseamos lo mejor para que sigan persiguiendo sus sueños, avanzando en sus carreras académicas y esforzándose por tener un impacto positivo en el mundo. ¡Felicitaciones!" dijo la vicepresidenta del Caucus Latino, la senadora Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach).

El Programa de Becas CLLCF se estableció en 2015 con el objetivo de disipar el mito de que las barreras educativas no pueden cerrarse cuando los Latinos aspiran a la educación superior. Desde su grupo inicial de becas de $1,000 dólares concedidas a 25 estudiantes, el Programa ha logrado un éxito significativo, concediendo hasta la fecha a más de 490 estudiantes y otorgándoles más de $2 millones de dólares en becas para perseguir sus metas académicas.

"Ahora más que nunca, es crucial mantener vías de apoyo que contribuyan al éxito académico de los estudiantes Latinos en California, independientemente de su estatus migratorio," añadió la Presidenta Cervantes. "Creemos que con el apoyo y los recursos adecuados, los estudiantes Latinos pueden sobresalir en sus esfuerzos académicos y alcanzar el éxito en la obtención de títulos de educación superior. Felicitaciones a todos los merecedores de las becas. Esperamos ser testigos de sus próximos logros."

Para más información sobre los criterios y parámetros del programa de becas, visite el sitio web de la Fundación: www.cllcf.org. Los detalles del proceso de solicitud de becas para 2025 se anunciarán en el sitio web a principios del próximo año.

2024 CLLCF Scholarship Winners

Abbygail Montes
Hometown: Calexico
Attending: CSU, Chico
Adan Moreno Cabrera
Hometown: La Puente
Attending: Pitzer College
Alejandro Lujan-Gramajo
Hometown: Los Angeles
Attending: CSU, Pomona
Alexandra Najera
Hometown: Arleta
Attending: University of Southern California
Andre Reyes
Hometown: Huntington Park
Attending: UC Irvine
Andres Z. Acuna
Hometown: Oxnard
Attending: Oxnard College
Angelina Celest Hernández
Hometown: Glendora
Attending: CSU, Fullerton
Antonio Gutierrez Estrada
Hometown: Madison
Attending: CSU, Sacramento
Ariana Banuelos
Hometown: Union City
Attending: UC San Francisco
Ashley Michell Torres Gonzalez
Hometown: Gilroy
Attending: Gavilan College
Axel Aguilar
Hometown: Irvine
Attending: University of Southern California
Benito Ventura Secudino
Hometown: Fresno
Attending: CSU, Fresno
Brian Fernando Angeles  
Hometown: Madera
Attending: UC Berkeley
Brianna Valeria Angulo
Hometown: Downey
Attending: George Washington University
Bryant Andrade
Hometown: Winnetka
Attending: UC Irvine
Carolina Varela Mena
Hometown: Oakland
Attending: UC Berkeley
Caroline Rose Cano
Hometown: McFarland
Attending: UC Davis
Cesar Robles-Martinez
Hometown: Colton
Attending: UC Irvine
Cindy Torres Molina
Hometown: Whittier
Attending: CSU, Long Beach
Czaint Julian Beltran
Hometown: Los Angeles
Attending: UC Irvine
Danixa Hernández Alvarez 
Hometown: Santa Ana
Attending: Concordia University
Dennise Alyssa Plascencia
Hometown: Fresno
Attending: CSU, Sacramento
Denise Guzman Naranjo
Hometown: Los Angeles
Attending: UC Los Angeles
Denise Jimenez-Tapia
Hometown: Los Angeles
Attending: UC Los Angeles
Dhrumil Nareshbhai Kharva
Hometown: Artesia
Attending: UC Los Angeles
Diana Garcia Perez
Hometown: Stockton
Attending: CSU, Stanislaus
Dianna Maria Alvarez
Hometown: Fresno
Attending: Fresno City College
Diego Angel Velasco
Hometown: San Ysidro
Attending: CSU, San Diego
Eduwiges Llamas
Hometown: Napa
Attending: Loyola Marymount University
Elizabeth Mendoza Ortega
Hometown: La Mesa
Attending: CSU, San Diego

Esmeralda Mosqueda
Hometown: Stockton
Attending: University of the Pacific
Evelyn Itzel Leos
Hometown: Paramount
Attending: Cerritos College
Giovana Belen Torres
Hometown: Victorville
Attending: CSU, Pomona
Gisel Hernandez Maravilla
Hometown: McFarland
Attending: CSU, Bakersfield
Ian Basilio Vazquez-Acevedo 
Hometown: Fontana
Attending: UC Irvine
Isabel Rodriguez
Hometown: Nipomo
Attending: University of Southern California
Isabella Nuñez 
Hometown: Whittier
Attending: UC Los Angeles
Isabella Rose Reyes
Hometown: Corona
Attending: UC Riverside
Izel Palestina Thoele
Hometown: Oakland
Attending: St. Olaf College
Jacqueline Francisca Morales 
Hometown: Los Angeles
Attending: CSU, San Bernardino
Jacqueline Garcia
Hometown: Hughson
Attending: UC Merced
Janneth Magana Gil  
Hometown: Stockton
Attending: Emerson College
Jasmin Suarez Vasquez
Hometown: Madera
Attending: UC Berkeley
Jessica Stefania Ruiz
Hometown: Salinas
Attending: CSU, San Jose
Joaquin Andres Gutierrez
Hometown: Chula Vista
Attending: UC Davis
Jocelyn N Lomeli 
Hometown: Pomona
Attending: CSU, Pomona
Jonathan Ulises Gutierrez
Hometown: Long Beach
Attending: UC Berkeley
Jose Godina Esquivel
Hometown: National City
Attending: CSU, San Diego
Joselen Xitlali Contreras 
Hometown: Imperial
Attending: UC Berkeley
Joyce Arguello
Hometown: Whittier
Attending: CSU, Long Beach
Karen Andrea Rivas Leon
Hometown: Bishop
Attending: John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Karla Salazar
Hometown: San Fernando
Attending: UC Davis
Lucia Posada-Reyes
Hometown: Inglewood
Attending: University of Southern California
Lucio Vasquez
Hometown: Fontana
Attending: Claremont McKenna College
Luis Adrian Rodriguez
Hometown: Los Angeles
Attending: Santa Monica College
Luis Angel Trinidad
Hometown: Concord
Attending: UC Davis
Maria Castaneda Flores
Hometown: Los Angeles
Attending: UC Los Angeles
Mauro Castellanos
Hometown: Lancaster
Attending: CSU, San Luis Obispo
Michelle Sanchez
Hometown: Fontana
Attending: Loma Linda University
Monserrat Coria
Hometown: Santa Ana
Attending: University of Southern California
Ashley Brianna
Hometown: Anaheim
Attending: Compton College

Naomi Nicole Aguila
Hometown: Pomona
Attending: CSU, Fullerton
Natalie Gomez Aguilera
Hometown: Riverdale
Attending: CSU, Fresno
Olivia Miranda
Hometown: Stockton
Attending: University of the Pacific
Orlando Arias-Pulido
Hometown: Pomona
Attending: UC Berkeley
Oscar Vargas-Chavez 
Hometown: Pomona
Attending: UC San Diego
Paola Villareal
Hometown: Paramount
Attending: CSU, Long Beach
Ricardo Ramirez Heredia
Hometown: Coachella
Attending: UC Riverside
Saira Murillo
Hometown: Riverside
Attending: CSU, San Bernardino
Sarah Garcia
Hometown: North Hollywood
Attending: University of Southern California
Sonia Aguilar
Hometown: Hayward
Attending: Alder Graduate School of Education
Valeria Garcia-Gutierrez
Hometown: Los Angeles
Attending: University of Southern California
Valerie Hernandez-Nieblas 
Hometown: Los Angeles
Attending: Loyola Marymount University
Vanessa Quintana-Jurado
Hometown: Baldwin Park
Attending: Azusa Pacific University
Victor Manuel Renteria
Hometown: Santa Fe Springs
Attending: UC Irvine
Viviana Morales
Hometown: Carpinteria
Attending: UC Los Angeles
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