scholarships
Since 1966, a vision for educational access has grown from supporting 5 students to empowering over 2,000, with $1.3 million in scholarships awarded to Sonoma County students
The story of the Latinos Unidos Scholarships begins with a dream of seeing more Latino senior graduates of Sonoma County High Schools continue their education. The founders of Latinos Unidos del Condado de Sonoma recognized that one of the most effective ways to help low-income families break the cycle of poverty is by providing financial support for higher education.
In 1966, the organization took its first step in demonstrating its commitment to education by announcing its scholarship initiative to the Sonoma County community. In June 1967, five (5) college scholarships were awarded to deserving students. Since then, Latinos Unidos del Condado de Sonoma has continued to support students pursuing higher education at junior colleges, state colleges, four-year universities, and vocational training institutions.
Investing in Dreams
1.3M
in scholarships awarded
2,000+
Students supported
100%
First-generation
We believe that investing in education is investing in the future of our entire community.
OUR MISSION
Our Impact
For generations, this program has helped students not only achieve their personal goals, but return to strengthen the communities that supported them. Their success inspires future students to believe in what is possible.
Serving New & Continuing Students
Scholarships are divided equally to support:
50% graduating high school seniors
50% continuing college students
Building Future Leaders
Many scholarship recipients have gone on to become:
Healthcare professionals
Attorneys
Educators
Community leaders
Supporting Student Success
Each year, we award between $50,000 and $90,000 in scholarships to students continuing their education through college, university, vocational, and technical programs.
As Seen in the Press Democrat
“Latinos Unidos Del Condado de Sonoma awards over $92,000 in scholarships to local students”
Latino students — many who may feel out of place at universities as they navigate spaces not often occupied by people that look, talk, or have backgrounds similar to theirs — were encouraged to keep dreaming during Saturday’s Latinos Unidos del Condado de Sonoma’s scholarship gala.
Read the full article here.
“What we did not have, we want for our children.”
