The Latino Scholarship Fund celebration in July brought together students, families and community partners for an inspiring evening recognizing academic achievement, leadership and dedication to the Latino community.
This year, LEDC received 53 applications from talented students with a desire to make a difference. Each scholarship recipient will receive up to $5,000 to support their continued education.
Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients and the schools they will be attending:
- Juan Barrios, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
- Milagros Castaneda Zarate, University of St. Thomas
- Brianna Munguia, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
- Mariangela Oliveros, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
- Wilson Orosco-Guachun, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
- Jaily Portales, University of St. Thomas
- Ashley Quezada Alvarez, College of the Holy Cross
- Sergio Alan Ruiz, Hamline University
- Daniela Sarmiento Escalona, Hamline University
- Frida Tellez Mercado, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
- Brandon Valladares, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
- Valentina Chiquini Vicke Hernandez, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
- Jazlyn Zelaya, University of Minnesota – Duluth
LEDC is proud to offer the Latino Scholarship Fund in collaboration with the Consulate of Mexico. Investing in students helps prepare future professionals, community leaders and role models whose success will strengthen their families, communities and Minnesota’s workforce.
