Fresh out of high school and on their way to college, new scholars joined graduating scholars and others in between during a celebration luncheon.

Victor Zamora plans to reach the highest peak of the mechanical engineering mountain.

Teng Panha Hout says she hopes to help people build confidence in their own skin.

Sumeya Aweys became interested in healthcare when, as a 12-year-old, she would translate doctors’ instructions for her parents.

As a refugee from Afghanistan, Shama Delawarzai understands challenges and opportunities.

Melissa Arguelles Garcia understands the challenges English learners face and credits her own advancement to the one-on-one support she received.

“STEM teaches you how to make something,” Lexine Ragua says, “but art gives you the innovation to create something new.”

One day, Daira Lima might be your doctor.

Cameron Norman is determined to bring his talents to the fight to cure cancer.

“It makes me feel empowered when I solve an equation correctly,” Angelina Abdelrahman says.

Building things. Solving problems.  Serving the community. Amy Perez excels at all three.

Introducing Jacqueline Silva, a new San Diego Education Fund scholar who’s heading to Point Loma Nazarene University in the fall.

Rebecca Phillpott, whose parents were both public school teachers and principals, returns to San Diego Education Fund’s Board of Directors.

Say hey to Jake Manzanares, a Patrick Henry High School alum and mechanical engineering student at San Diego State who dreams of heading to space.

San Diego Education Fund scholar Jesus Cortez is determined to teach high school math.

San Diego Education Fund hosted its annual holiday celebration Dec. 27 with a luncheon, games and appreciation for scholars and alumni.

The Fall 2023 issue of San Diego Education Fund’s newsletter dropped this week. Be sure to share and subscribe!