Scholarship Program
Annually, the MCCNC offers a scholarship to a Hispanic student pursuing higher education at a local college or University.
The applicant must be currently attending one of these universities on a full time basis (12 units or more per semester/quarter) or; is a Hispanic student graduating in June 2008 from a Sacramento area senior high school and formally accepted for admission in the Fall of 2008 at one of these universities.

Applicants must also possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.0for course work completed (at the university or high school; whichever is applicable).

A selection panel comprised of three members from the Cultural Center Board review the applications with supportive materials, interview the qualified candidates and then select the grant winner.  The scholarship recipient is recognized at the Cultural Center’s Annual Gala.

To apply for consideration, accurately complete the scholarship application.  You may also print the application, complete and sign then send to:  MCCNC, PO Box 161899, Sacramento, CA 95816. 
The filing deadline for submission of the application and materials is: September 26, 2008.
Incomplete applications and incomplete supportive materials will not be considered.      

2007 Scholarship Recipients

Mayra Lucatero Mayra Lucatero is originally from Colima. She is the eldest of five children. She currently attends California State University, Sacramento. She is working on her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance. Ms. Lucatero plans to continue with her education and obtain her MBA from Stanford University and be able to excercise her degree in Financial Planning in Consulting. Mayra has always shown a genuine interest in continuing her education and succeeding in all she does. She is always on top of homework and assignments. Her hard work is reflected in two President's Awards for being on the honor roll in college as well as when she attended High School. Mayra has been able to learn more about the MCCNC and through this; she will participate in our program Artistas en la Comunidad as a storyteller for Elementary Schools helping to educate them in various traditions and civic days of Mexico. She looks forward to participating in more events and giving back to the community.

Jesus Palomino Jesus Palomino, a native of Jalisco Mexico, is a senior at California State University, Chico and majoring in Civil Engineering with a minor in Mathematics. During his high school and college career he as maintained a good balance between academic excellence and community servitude. This has earned him recognitions such as MESA Freshman and Sophmore of the year awards. His history of community service and leadership includes Executive Board positions in Latinos in Technical Careers as well as participating in the PG&E Leadership Conference. He has been key to piece to Latinos in Technical Career's Annual Saturday Academy Projects in 2004 & 2005. Jesus is a very responsible and goal-oriented individual and plans to graduate from CSU, Chico in the fall 2008. He plans to attend Graduate School in UC Berkeley where he wants to obtain a Ph.D in Sturctural Engineering.

2006 Scholarship Recipients

MARCOS RUEDAS Marcos is an outstanding student with many talents.  He has maintained a strong GPA in both his high school and college classes.  Marcos has emerged as a talented musician. He is one of a small cadre of participants from his school that is involved in a recording project ensemble, called No Bands Land.  He has an extensive history in community service and leadership. Marcos participated in the Cesar Chavez Youth Leadership Conference where he served as a peer counselor.

PAMELA CASTILLO Pamela, a native of Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico, is a talented student.  She is currently studying Kinesiology at California State University, Sacramento.  She expects to receive her Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Exercise Rehabilitation in the Fall of 2007. Pamela graduated from American River College.  In 2003, she received national recognition from The College Board for being an “outstanding transfer student”.  Pamela has been extremely involved with the Mexican Cultural Center and has volunteered in many of the Center’s events.  Pamela is very goal-oriented and plans to attend the University of the Pacific to obtain her Ph. D. in Physical Therapy.

2005 Scholarship Recipients

Andrea Rosa Ms. Reyes graduated in Spring 2006 from Sacramento State with a Bachelor’s in Art Studio with an emphasis in ceramics and a minor in Latin American Mexican History.  A native of Sacramento, Ms. Reyes attended public schools and enjoyed art, music and dance since the age of four. Her goal: Obtain a Master of Fine Arts Degree and become a University Art Professor.