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Scholarships: Student Stories

Fact: $3,400 was Marin Education Fund’s average scholarship award this year.

 

Meet these incredible students whose lives have changed because of the hope and support provided through the generosity of our donors:

Ana Escobar PhotoAna Escobar

Six years ago Ana Escobar was a junior at San Rafael High School who wasn’t sure where she was headed. Today, she’s a college graduate. Read her story…

 

Djajiijo (DJ) Bola PhotoDjajiijo Bola

Homeless at age 10, Djajiijo (DJ) Bola is now a student at College of Marin where he plans to transfer to the University of California Berkeley by the Spring 2008. Read his story…

 

Bernina Contreras PhotoBernina Contreras

To taste a slice of cake made by Bernina Contreras is to taste a slice of heaven. Bernina’s dream is to better her life for herself and her family. Now she’s enrolled in the Culinary Arts program at Santa Rosa Junior College. Read her story…

 

Perla Solares PhotoPerla Solares

From the time she was young girl, Perla Solares wanted to be a Nurse, but with a young family and developmentally disabled son that dream seemed financially impossible. Read her story...

 

Paul Tran PhotoPaul Tran

Paul Tran of San Rafael immigrated to the United States from Saigon with his family when he was eight years old. With a family of four living on limited financial resources, Paul didn’t see how his family could afford to send him to college. Read his story...

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