Scholarships for Scholars of Montebello

Scholarships for Scholars of Montebello (SSM) is a 501(c)(3) organization.

We believe that all students including immigrants, regardless of their legal status, should be allowed to pursue higher educational opportunities. Scholarships for Scholars of Montebello (SSM) is a community organization dedicated to ensuring all students get a chance at higher education with priority to those who qualify for AB540. Each year, scholarships are awarded to high school students from

the Montebello Unified School District who apply and meet the criteria. As of January 2010, approximately twenty-seven two-year scholarships have been awarded. SSM recipients have attended the following institutions:

California State University at Long Beach
California State University at Los Angeles
California Polytechnic Institute at Pomona
Cerritos Community College
East Los Angeles Community College
Humboldt State University
Mount San Antonio College
Pasadena City College
Rio Hondo Community College
University of California at Davis
University of California at Los Angeles

Each year, the board of Scholarships for Scholars of Montebello holds a backyard luncheon for student recipients and their parents. Students gain an opportunity to meet one another and board members learn about the struggles, academic challenges and successes that both students and their parents face in the pursuit of higher education. TESTIMONIALS:
“At the University, I am not only gaining knowledge but I am also growing as a person. Life isn’t easy, especially if you have legal obstacles and other challenges in your path. If there is one thing in life I have learned, it is that I must live my life by design, not by default.” – Jorge, 2008 SSM recipient

“I am proud to be the daughter of wonderful parents that made me believe that it is possible to reach my goals. I have faced several problems because of racial remarks, prejudice, and mainly immigration… but this has encouraged me to want to prove that I can have a future by reaching my goals.” – Miriam, 2008 SSM recipient

GOALS
Our organization's primary goal is to ardently support the college bound AB 540 and disadvantaged youth through our community based fundraising efforts. Our board dedicates itself year round to building relationships with other organizations, artists, individuals, corporations and community leaders to help build fiscal support for the unfunded needs of our college scholars.

09/08/2023

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09/05/2023

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Education should be a worry-free experience for all students, regardless of their immigration status.

Parents, it is within your rights to choose whether or not to disclose information about your family's immigration status.

Take a step towards empowerment by reading and sharing our student guides today at informedimmigrant.com/student.

Together, let's ensure that every student has access to the education they deserve.

05/25/2023

Even though we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we always have the power to choose where we go from here.
Congratulations to all the graduates that not only harvest their dreams but also worked hard to accomplish them🦋
Si Se Puede!🎓💪

05/19/2023

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04/27/2023

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Planning to attend a CA Community College? You still have until September 2 to apply for priority aid! 👨‍🎓⏰

Join us on Thursday, May 11 at 6PM for a FREE, online Cash for College webinar! Our financial aid experts can help you apply for aid with the or Application ( ) and answer your questions.

Register today! Visit bit.ly/registerC4C or click the link in our bio

04/18/2023

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📅 TODAY: Our virtual Financing a College Education Activity Group starts at 4 p.m. PT! Join undocumented high school and college students across the U.S. for an opportunity to network and develop tangible skills to finance your college educations, win scholarships, and advocate for more (and better) campus resources. Sign up ➡️ immigrantsrising.org/AG

04/14/2023

Scholarship Opportunity🎓
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04/13/2023

to 2019 our Scholarships for Scholars of Montebello 13th Annual Spring Art Auction Fundraiser. It was an honor to plan this event with our team to benefit our MUSD Dreamer students🦋🎨🖼