Past Scholarship Recipients

Alyssa Tovar

  The Citadel, South Carolina
Major: Nursing

Kiara Cortez

  Orange Coast College
Major: Fashion Design

“I would like to thank the donors for believing in me.  It really helped with my confidence as the major I pursue is not the most common. Fashion design is competitive and having people believe in me and the impact that I can have on the world around us means a lot to me. The scholarship allows me to pursue my dream with the ability to pay for my materials, courses and other needs. I am very grateful for this scholarship and those who believe in me”

Hairui Hu

  University of California, San Diego
Major: Psycology

“Thank you so much for providing me with this scholarship opportunity. Not only does it provide financial support, it also provides confidence that others want me to succeed.  This scholarship has allowed me to allocate more money toward textbooks and resources to study for the MCAT.  Thank you so much!”

Yara Camacho

  Orange Coast College
Major: Child Development

“Having to accept this scholarship means alot to me because it is helping me continue my education and being the first generation going to college. It will help me pay for  my books and other necessity for school. I would sincerely like to thank the donors who were able to give me the opportunity to continue my study by giving me this scholarship.”

Jordan Rodriguez

  California State University Fullerton
Major: Criminal Justice

“I would like to thank you all, It is greatly appreciated.”

Angel Gutierrez

  Cal Poly Pomona
Major: Aerospace Engineering

“The scholarship will really help lessen the financial burden on me and my family. I am able to get materials and devices I need to excel in school with this scholarship. I would like to thank the donors very much as this will help me pursue not only my academic goals but my dreams in life of becoming an Aerospace engineer and helping my family as much as possible.”

Faith Lee

  Cal State University Fullerton
Major: Psychology

“This scholarship has lifted a great amount of financial burdens that college has presented to me.  It has motivated me to keep achieving my goals and to keep working toward my dream career as a police officer. Wholeheartedly, thank you to all who made this possible!”

Nicolas Tovar

  Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Major: Electrical Line-Worker Associate in Science degree

“Thank you for hearing my story and giving me this opportunity to change my life and further my career and be a productive citizen in this field of work.”

Excellent Victor Gathumi

  Biola University
Major: Business Administration/Entrepreneurship

Louis Wilson

  Grossmont College
Major: Business Administration

“Thank you for believing in me so much and going out of your way to invest $1000 in my future and my goals. I’m now a step closer to success.  I plan on making your investment worthwhile.”

Daniel Romero

  Basic Training Airforce

“I am very thankful for the scholarship as I have never won anything in my life! It is very inspiring to know that my work and dedication does pay off. I’m very happy to know that someone like me has a chance to keep pushing and thriving. Thank you for all of your time and dedication on low income kids like myself. This scholarship will help me get by as I start a new journey in the Airforce.”

Stephanie Martinez

  California State University of Fullerton
Major: Criminal Justice

“This scholarship will help my family and I during my journey in continuing my education.  I would like to thank the donors for taking the time to read about my life and choosing me for this scholarship. This scholarship has made it possible to go through my first year in college without too much worry about my finances.”

Jazmine Renteria

  Cal Sate University of Los Angeles
Major: Kinesiology

“The past year was filled with much sorrow and grief and to finally achieve something that is much bigger than me means hope for my community and the many first-generations students who come after me.”

Isaac Cason

    Moreno Valley College
Major: Computer Science

“Thank you to the donors for the opportunity to attend college with less financial burden. This scholarship has given me the opportunity to go through my first year of college with limited amount of college expenses”

Sergio Sanchez

    California State University Fullerton
Major: Kinesiology

“Thank you for giving me this opportunity. It really helps me especially with the first semester since I’m getting surgery soon and I won’t be able to work as much. This scholarship takes off some stress while also allowing me to recover.”

Maria Gomez

    Palo Verde College
Major: Nursing

“Thank you for giving me a chance.  You’ve really helped me to be more confident in what I write.”

Nadia Valeria Chavelas

Fullerton College
Major: Criminal Justice / Forensic Science

“When I was awarded this scholarship, I felt blessed and proud of myself. As being the first generation in my family to go to college, the scholarship means a lot to me and my family. Thank you to the donors for believing in me.”

Rafael Alberto Marcelo

California State University Fullerton
Major: Psychology

“Thank you for giving me this wonderful opportunity of a scholarship. I accept this humbly and am extremely thankful. I come from a middle class family but my parents aren’t able to provide for my school funds, which means I work in order to pay them off.  This scholarship has allowed me to not worry about my book funds.  Thank you everyone!”

Jocelyn De La Torre

California State University Fullerton
Major: Criminal Justice

“Having this opportunity has given e more than I can ask for. Financially, I do not have to worry about my Fall semester. Wholeheartedly, thank you to all who made this possible!”

Tracy Chavez

Vanguard University
Major: Psychology

“I would like to thank you so much for the opportunity to receive this scholarship. I was worried that I wasn’t going to pay off my first year as a college student and now I feel stress free, as this helps me with that and I’m grateful because it will definately help me with my educational journey.”

Stephanie Salas

California State University Fullerton
Major: Criminal Justice

Mariyah Johnson

Alabama A & M University
Major: Sociology

“I started as a cadet at Sunburst when I first received a scholarship from the YRTTF OC and ever since then my college experience has been made financially easier. The people behind the foundation have seen me grow as an individual and it makes me very happy to know that they recognize my growth as an individual and have allowed me to receive yet another scholarship. I have been able to do great things at my university and I want to give a great big thanks to the foundation for helping me be able to experience the things I am while attending my university by giving me the financial help they have.”

Yair Rivera

Irvine Valley College

“As a First Gen student who is low income and underserved due to legal status, this money helps me out more then just basic needs and school supplies. This changes much opportunities for me. I feel like I don’t have to be worried about needs, depending on how wise I use the money. I really appreciate this wonderful opportunity. Thank you so much!”