The purpose of the Moreno Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (MVHCC) Scholarship program is to assist and encourage Hispanic high school students to seek educational opportunities beyond high school graduation. To achieve this goal, the MVHCC has established a scholarship fund and to date we have awarded over $8,000.00 in scholarships to worthy students who have demonstrated commitment to furthering their education.
Valeria Fajardo - Vista Del Lago High School
Scholarship Amount: $500
Hello, my name is Valeria Fajardo, I am a 17 year-old girl who attends Vista del Lago High School. Some may describe me as a brave, outspoken, kind, and bright student. What truly defines me is the passion I have to see others succeed. Serving God, my family, my teachers, and my neighbors is done wholeheartedly. Obedience to God’s voice fills me with confidence, peace, and patience. Bringing honor to my parents is at the forefront of my thoughts and actions. Humility drives me to help my classmates with homework problems and classwork assignments. A thirst for justice impulses me to treat everyone equally and without prejudice. As part of a chosen generation I am set apart to serve, love, and respect the people around me. I am confident that my generation has been made for this time and has been equipped with the tools for success.
Angelique Gallegos - Valley View High School
Scholarship Amount: $500
I currently attend Valley View High School and have been involved with many school clubs and organizations on campus including the National Honors Society , AVID , TRIO, Link Crew , and am the president of Allied Health Academy, which is a club for those who aspire to take on a profession within the medical field . I will be attending Cal State University San Bernardino in the fall as a pre nursing major where I plan on becoming nurse . I will be the first in my family to go to college and am thankful to have had the love and support of my family along the way.
Aurora Duarte - Moreno Valley High School
Scholarship Amount: $500
I’m incredibly grateful for receiving this award, it gives me relief to acknowledge that I will receive help from my community. I’m aspiring to be either a pediatrician, or a neurologist, and although the years of studying will be long, I desire to achieve my dreams. I am a caring, charismatic and a simple young lady who is going to attend UCLA this upcoming fall, possibly going to double major, hoping I can challenge the odds. Despite this horrible pandemic affecting our daily lives, I hope to see everyone around me and those who worked hard to succeed and be happier.
Giselle Valencia - Valley View High School
Scholarship Amount: $500
My name is Giselle Valencia and I am the winner for the Moreno Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. I am proud to say that I come from a Mexican family where we all try our hardest and strive for the best. I attended Valley View High School all 4 years and am now off to college. I will be attending Cal Baptist University and pursuing the major of nursing. My 4 years of high school I have always tried to study and keep my grades up to the best of my ability. I will be continuing this and developing stronger study skills as I am off to college. I would like to especially thank my family for always pushing me to do better.
Julia Urrutia - Canyon Springs High School
Scholarship Amount: $500
Hello, my name is Julia Urrutia, I am seventeen years old and will be a graduate at Canyon Springs High School with a 4.3 gpa. On my free time, I enjoy doing my makeup and spending time with friends and family. I also enjoy to face paint with my art club from school from time to time. After graduating from high school, I will be continuing my education at UC Riverside, majoring in Biology. After my studies, i want to pursue a career as an orthodontist.
Marie Varona - Moreno Valley College
Scholarship Amount: $750
My name is Marie Varona and I am a first-generation college student in my family. I’m currently a senior at Moreno Valley High school and apart of the Middle College High School Program. Where I was given the opportunity to experience my last two years of high school in a college setting. This experience has helped me learn more about myself, overcome obstacles and grow as an individual. I spend my time giving back to my community and I always try to find a way to help. I spend most of my time volunteering at community events and at the local hospital. I will be attending is the University of California, Davis where I will major in Biological Science and plan to go through the pre-med route. One of the main reasons I want to become a physician is that in 2017, I lost my father to cancer.
Michel Pena Perez - Moreno Valley College
Scholarship Amount: $750
My name is Michel Pena Perez, I am a 19 year old student at Moreno Valley College. I am majoring in Business Management with an emphasis in finance. I enjoy being involved in school which is why I am a part of Student Government, I am the Multi-cultural Advisory Council Director, I plan cultural events on campus to spread diversity on campus.
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