Over the past 27 years and with the support of our sponsors, the Urban Financial Services Coalition Los Angeles Chapter has awarded more than 120 merit-based scholarships (+$450,000) to help senior high school students who have expressed an interest in business and financial services careers attend colleges and universities throughout the country.
The 2011 fund-raiser was held in May at the Marina del Rey Hotel. At this annual event, four young people were honored for Thriving in a Season of Change—the theme of the 2011 signature Scholarship Breakfast.
2011 Scholarship Recipients
CHRISTINA ANDERSON
From Saint Mary's Academy to UCLA
"The importance of believing in myself allows me to make a change, which will result in changing the urban community."
KATHY ROSALES
From Crenshaw High to UC Davis
"Hopefully, many children would see me as an inspiration to motivate them to achieve anything they want to do in the future."
RAMON GOMEZ
From Inglewood High to UCLA
"I will not choose to live my live under the expectations of others. I am the ultimate artist of my own life. I have and will continue to use the cynical mindsets people have as an inspiration to discover ways I can mold a better image for others to see."
MARYPERLA ARROYO
From Inglewood High to UCLA
"After achieving my academic goals, I plan to return to my community and set up organizations, such as a teen center, which would include a mentoring program for teenagers—which is lacking today in my community."
SAVE THE DATE
2012 Scholarship Breakfast
April 21, 2012
Marina del Rey Hotel
13534 Bali Way
Marina del Rey, California 90292
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For questions or more details, contact:
Bettye Griffith, Executive Director (310) 869-1910
