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“The civil rights struggle never ends. The more we know about the struggles of the past, the more prepared we are about the struggles for the future. Civil rights are a lifelong struggle. I am counting on all of them (youth) to take a little bit of what we have done and make it their own, moving the LGBT lifestyle forward.” –Larry T. Baza
"La lucha por los derechos civiles nunca termina. Cuanto más sabemos sobre las luchas del pasado, más preparados estamos para las luchas del futuro. Los derechos civiles son una lucha de toda la vida. Cuento con todos ellos (los jóvenes) para tomar un poco de lo que hemos hecho y hacerlo suyo, impulsando el estilo de vida LGBT hacia adelante." –Larry T. Baza What: Larry T. Baza Memorial Scholarship Fund Qué: Fondo de Becas Memorial Larry T. Baza Who: This scholarship provides a measure of financial stability to students living in and attending a community college or trade school in San Diego, Northern Baja California and/or Imperial County region who are both LGBTQ+ and one of the following identities: Chicana/o/x, Latinx, or Chamorro (Guamanian). Residents of Guam who plan to attend community college or trade school in San Diego in 2025 are eligible to apply. Quién: Esta beca brinda cierta estabilidad económica a estudiantes que viven y asisten a un colegio comunitario o escuela técnica en la región de San Diego, el norte de Baja California y/o el Condado Imperial, y que son tanto LGBTQ+ como una de las siguientes identidades: Chicana/o/x, Latinx o Chamorro (Guamaniano/a). Los residentes de Guam que estan planeando asistir a un colegio comunitario o escuela técnica en San Diego en 2025 son elegibles para aplicar. Why: Larry T. Baza was a fierce advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, and for the arts and artists—especially BIPOC artists. He frequently called on LGBTQ+ youth to carry on the legacy of those who came before him. This scholarship has been created in his honor as a way to support youth/young adults in their path to seeking education and training. Por qué: Larry T. Baza fue un ferviente defensor de los derechos LGBTQ+, y de las artes y los artistas—especialmente los artistas BIPOC. Con frecuencia llamaba a los jóvenes LGBTQ+ a continuar el legado de quienes vinieron antes que él. Esta beca fue creada en su honor como una forma de apoyar a jóvenes y adultos jóvenes en su camino hacia la educación y la formación profesional. This Scholarship is currently restricted to students attending community college or trade school. Students attending a four-year university are not currently eligible. Esta beca está actualmente restringida a estudiantes que asisten a colegios comunitarios o escuelas técnicas. Los estudiantes que asisten a una universidad de cuatro años no son elegibles en este momento. To apply, students must be: - LGBTQ+ - Latinx/Chicanx/or CHamoru/Guamanian - Attending a community college or trade school in San Diego, Imperial Valley, or Northern Baja California - People who have received the scholarship in the last two consecutive years are not eligible to apply for at least two years - This scholarship does NOT support students attending a four-year University Applications for 2026 are now open! Application in English Para postularse, los estudiantes deben ser: - LGBTQ+ - Latinx/Chicanx/o CHamoru/Guamaniano - Estudiantes que asisten a un colegio comunitario o a una escuela de oficios en San Diego, el Valle Imperial o el norte de Baja California - Las personas que hayan recibido la beca durante los últimos dos años consecutivos no serán elegibles para postularse durante al menos dos años - Esta beca NO apoya a estudiantes que asisten a una universidad de cuatro años ¡Las solicitudes para 2026 ya están abiertas! Solicitud en español If you have any questions, please email [email protected] Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] |
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Past Awardees and Event Information
2022 Awardees: Marina A. - MiraCosta College, Sociology Yareli A. - San Diego Mesa College, Business and Data Science Prizila V. - San Diego City College, Social & Behavioral Sciences Keynote Speakers: Raquelita + Barbie Q Location: The Clark Cabaret Amount Awarded: $3,000 |
2023 Awardees: Alejandro V. - San Diego Mesa College, Engineering Cat K. - MiraCosta College, Accounting Danica K. - San Diego City College, Biology Edgard P. - San Diego City College, Political Science Nicholas M. - San Diego Mesa College, Multimedia Studies Amore E. - San Diego City College, Fine Arts and Social & Behavioral Sciences Monique D. - San Diego City College, Psychology Maritza L. - SouthWestern Community College, Communications Kimberly D. - Palomar College, Political Science Keynote Speaker: Joe Fejeran Location: The Clark Cabaret Amount Awarded: $9,000 |
2024 Awardees: Amore E. - San Diego City College, Social & Behavioral Sciences Angel H. - Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College, Nursing Claudio N. - San Diego Miramar College, Audio and Engineering Edgard P. - San Diego City College, Political Science & Public Administration Xochi B. - San Diego Mesa College, Business Administration & Accounting Keynote Speaker: MG Green Location: The Soap Factory Amount Awarded: $5,000 |
2025 Awardees: Alejandro V. - San Diego Mesa College, BioEngineering Michelle R. - San Diego City College, Nursing Adrian D. - Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College, Civil Engineering Jocelyn M. - MiraCosta College, Aerospace Engineering Edgard P. - San Diego City College, Political Science & Public Administration Keynote Speaker: Liliana Hueso Location: The Clark Cabaret Amount Awarded: $5,000 |