55 Students Selected to Receive California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship

SACRAMENTO—The California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation (CLLCF) announced today 55 students from across the state were selected to receive a 2022 CLLCF Scholarship worth $5,000, totaling $275,000 in scholarships being awarded. In its eighth year of operation, the CLLCF Scholarship Program received 1,042 applications.

“Congratulations to this group of exceptionally bright students across California on receiving the CLLF scholarship,” said Latino Caucus Chair, Senator María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles). “These past two years have created unprecedented challenges for our students, and we are exceptionally proud of their hard work and excited to be investing in their future as they pursue higher education. On behalf of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, congratulations to all our recipients, we look forward to hearing the positive impact you will have in your communities”.

Winners were selected from the 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 will receive a $5,000 scholarship, which aids eligible students admitted to or currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.

“We are very excited to be awarding 55 CLLCF scholarships to a diverse, talented group of deserving students. Our students across the state have worked tirelessly to overcome many challenges, including a global pandemic, and we could not be prouder of their hard work and resilience,” said Latino Caucus Vice-Chair Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside). “It is our hope that these investments in California’s future leaders will not only support them in achieving their education and career goals but will also help ease the burden of debt that many students face.”

For complete details about the scholarship program criteria and parameters, please visit the Foundation website at www.cllcf.org. Details for the 2023 scholarship application process will be posted to the website early next year.

The California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation is a charitable, non-profit established to promote and advocate on behalf of the Latino community in California and to educate the public about Latino culture, heritage, and issues of importance to Latinos in California.

For complete details about the scholarship program criteria and parameters, please visit the Foundation website at www.cllcf.org. Details for the 2023 scholarship application process will be posted to the website early next year.

The California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation is a charitable, non-profit established to promote and advocate on behalf of the Latino community in California and to educate the public about Latino culture, heritage, and issues of importance to Latinos in California.

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