Pete and Consuelo Hernandez Memorial Scholarship

Any underrepresented minority high school junior or senior in California who will be the first in their family to go to college (first-generation) may apply for this scholarship. First place winner will receive $2,000, second place winner will receive $1,500, and the third place winner will receive $1,000.

To apply, write a 400-600 word essay about your planned major, adversity that you have overcome and how doing so has helped you grow as an individual.