Scholarship Application
Deadline and Criteria
Challenges We Face
Hispanic Diaspora
How do I become
a sponsor?
Why go to college?
Dear Community,
The Inland Empire Scholarship Fund was founded in 1998 based on a vision
to strengthen the Inland Empire by advancing college education among Hispanic
Americans, the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. As César
Chávez once said, "The end of all education should surely
be service to others." This embodies the philosophy of the IESF.
Californian Hispanics face the new millennia with some concern for the
following reasons:
- The national
drop-out rate for Hispanics is 35%, higher than any other ethnic group
in the United States.
- 80% of Hispanic
students never attend college or university.
- For every
Hispanic student in college, there are three Hispanics in prison.
- U.S. born
children of Hispanic immigrants are nearly as likely as non-Hispanic
Anglos to enroll in college, but less than half as likely to earn bachelor's
degrees.
In spite of
these harsh realities, we also approach the future with immense hope,
because we know that we can change this course through a positive, concerted
community effort. Investing in our young people today will benefit our
entire community tomorrow. Give our youth an opportunity that without
your support could not be possible.
We, the board of directors of the Inland Empire Scholarship Fund, invite
you to support this endeavor. Join us in realizing
the promise held within the minds and spirits of our Hispanic youth.
Working together for a better future,
