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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 2012 from a Sacramento area senior
high school and formally accepted for admission in the Fall of 2012 at
one of these universities.
Applicants
must also possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for 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 2012 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 14, 2012 Incomplete applications and incomplete supportive materials will not be considered. Scholarships will be awarded at our Annual Gala.
| 2011 Scholarship Recipients |
Ismael Garcia
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Lisbeth Jimenez |
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| 2010 Scholarship Recipients |
 Brenda Gonzalez
I have always considered my self to be a leader. I know to be a leader
is more than being in charge. It is about responsibility, and the
ability to take hold of a situation and come through on top. My
leadership ability made a difference in my family. I am a hardworking, intelligent team player who
loves working with people. Because of my sociable ways, I find personal
satisfaction in helping others. Whenever I am needed I am there as a
loyal confident friend, employee, student, or simply someone to lean
on. I am enthusiastic, even when extra work has to be done to get the
job finished correctly.
Throughout high
school, I have been extremely hardworking. I am a first generation
college student, and low income. I have had a job ever since the end of
my sophomore year, in addition, to any informal summer jobs I have held
before that. Even with handling work and other responsibilities school
has always been a priority to me.
In this
upcoming fall, I will attend UC Davis. While attending UCD, I hope to
major in political science, so that later on I can attend law school;
in addition, I will also major in Spanish, with a minor is
communications to widen my horizons. I want to try hard to achieve my
goal not only to make myself happy, but my family as well. My parents
and grandparents have worked hard to get me where I am today. |
 Adelita Serena
Adelita Serena was born in Southern California and raised in Salinas
California. Adelita was exposed to Chicano art and issues at a very
young age. Her father worked for the UFW for 10 years,which gave
her experience fighting for human rights. Her mother was a very strong
woman that taught her to be independent and respect family values. She
learned to express herself through theatre arts starting in High
School. Adelita is a founding member of Baktun 12 productions, a
theatre company she performed with for 10 years. Baktun 12 productions
gave her the oppurtunity to travel with a theater company, providing
entertainment to influential political groups. Adelita has also worked
with other Theatre companies such as Teatro Campesino. This experience
led Adelita to work extensively with the Salinas community through the
Women’s Crisis Center providing programs for at risk youth and abused
women and children. Adelita’s passion is directing, and she continues
to work on film projects and short documentaries. Adelita’s recent
projects has given her the experience working and editing high
definition and industry standard film equipment. |
 Aida Vance
I was raised in Gridley, CA to Mexican parents. After graduating as
Valedictorian from Gridley High School, I decided to pursue a Civil
Engineering degree at California State University, Chico. As a first
generation college student, it really means a lot to me to be able to
get a college education. Especially as a Latina, I hope that in the
future I will be able to contribute to the diversity in the engineering
workforce.
I am currently a junior and am on track to complete my degree within
the next two years (four years total). I have been on the Dean’s Honor
Roll all the semesters I have been in college and was MESA Freshman of
the Year my first year. After graduating I plan to then continue my
studies and get a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering. Throughout
my college career at California State University, Chico, I have been
highly involved in numerous student activities. I am currently the Vice
President of Latinos in Technical Careers, which is the student chapter
of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). I am an
active member of the Concrete Canoe Team, the Student Chapter of the
American Society of Civil Engineers (ACSE), and the Phi Eta Sigma Honor
Society. I have also participated in a PG&E Student Leadership
Conference, and have traveled to Washington D.C for the Society of
Hispanic Professional Engineers National Conference. I
started a free basketball clinic for children at a labor camp in my
home town of Gridley, CA, and volunteered as an assistant basketball
for the varsity girls basketball team. This scholarship will be a very
big help in ultimately getting a degree. |
 Brehanna Ramirez
I have just started taking classes at Sacramento State College, and am
looking forward to continue in growing my thinking through a variety of
subjects, that can add to my studies in art and
literature. I graduated from Sheldon High School, and stayed
with an Artswork Program there, that gave me a variety of art’s
studies; in music, in theater, in photography, and in drawing. All of
which has only added to my life-long admiration for art. In the future
I hope to study graphic design, and other art
courses. Mexican culture has been an influence on how I
choose my color schemes, and also on the characterization of certain
pieces. I hope to someday be able to show the importance of culture
through art, and how influential some of the basics of our background
can truly be. I also really want to take many trips down to different
areas of Mexico, and study the culture myself, and in the future do
what I can to help society there. This scholarship will help me to
continue my studies at Sacramento State, and give me the ability to pay
for the school supplies and transportation that I need. |
| 2009 Scholarship Recipients |
 Angel De Jesus Perez
Angel is a student at California State University,
Sacramento. Angel has pursued this scholarship to help with
money for rent, books and groceries. Angel is bilingual in
Spanish and English. Angel’s goals are to graduate from CSUS and
to pursue a career in acting. Angel is from a large Mexican
family who helps one another out and stays together in the time of
need. His Mom and Dad are hard working people of humble means who
have always provided for their kids. He wishes to make his parents
proud and happy and to someday through his art, inspire people for the
good and positive. |
 Lydia Savala
Lydia is a student at California State University,
Sacramento. Lydia has pursued this scholarship to help her
further her education and to bring some financial relief to her parents
and herself. Lydia is bilingual in Spanish and English. She
considers herself a spiritual person with a deep interest in the study
of humans and world cultures. She believes that each and everyone
interprets people and the world differently and that the purpose of the
humanities and the arts is to better understand the past and one
another. Lydia wants to expand her knowledge through the
humanities, gain experience in different fields, obtain a Bachelor’s
Degree and strive for a Master’s Degree. |
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.
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 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 Recipient |
 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.
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 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 Recipient |
 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.
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