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Juan Manuel Varela UC Irvine, 2021 MGS recipient “It is an honor to receive the Mike Garcia Scholarship. This scholarship will be a great...

David Torres San Jose State University, 2021 MGS recipient "This scholarship helped pay for my tuition. During the pandemic I lost my...

Yajaira Elizondo-Salgado UC Merced, 2021 MGS recipient "The biggest challenge that Covid presented was uncertainty. My parents were...

For many first-generation students, going to college for the first time is not only a personal achievement but a milestone for the entire...

Ana's Story Ana Ortega is a Mike Garcia Scholarship recipient and recent college graduate from Cal State University, Los Angeles. As a...

Ricardo Rubio and his family immigrated to the United States when he was 15 years old. Ricardo's parents began working as janitors with...

Helping First-Generation Students Reach College Attainment Since 2011, the Mike Garcia Scholarship has helped relieve financial burdens...