Barrientos Scholarship Foundation

NEBRASKA SOMOS ONE ! — Together We Rise. You Earned This Moment.

Community, please help celebrate the 2026 Barrientos Scholarship Recipients—Congratulations!

What they received is more than financial support. It’s a seed for the next season.

They have earned this through hard work, discipline, and perseverance—and now it’s time to keep building on that foundation.

We want to encourage you to remain excited for what’s ahead and intentional about where this journey is going next.

And remember, you will not be doing this alone. BSF is here to walk alongside you each step of the way.

Stay connected with upcoming opportunities like LGA, BSF golf events, and student success programs.

We’re proud of you—and just getting started with you.

2026 Barrientos Scholarship Foundation Recipients: 23 Awards for a total of $73,000!

Alvarez & Associates Insurance Agency by Geena Gomez:
Atziry Martinez: WNCC, Education - $2500
Israel Hernandez: MCC, Nursing - $2500
Juana Domkpo: UNK, Masters Counseling - $5,000

BSF, In Honor of Ella and Vidal Barrientos/ Arts & Education
Eden A. Calvo Diaz - UNL, Mechanical Engineering - $4,000
BSF/ STEM - Diego Martinez, UNO, Aviation - $3,000

Casa de La Cultura Omaha / Masters (Any) -
Diana Ramirez, UNO, Social Work - $5,000
Cinco de Mayo Omaha/ Communications, Journalism, Marketing - Lynvi Andres, UNO, Communications - $2,000
In Honor of Lucy Mora, - Master’s Program (Any):
Airan Lopez, Creighton, Physical Therapy - $2,500

CHI Health/ Healthcare: Belinda Hurtado, UNO, Nursing:
Belinda Hurtado, UNO, Nursing - $2,000

Clarkson College/ Healthcare: Maria Martinez, UNO, Nursing, $2,500

JE Dunn Construction/ Construction Mgt. & Trades:
Stephanie Vega, UNL, Engineering - $2,500
Christian Pol, MCC, Construction Mgt - $2,500
Francisco Tomas, MCC, Construction Mgt - $2,500
Juan Mancilla, UNO, Construction Mgt - $2,500

Latino Economic Development Council/ General: Alejandro Alvarez, UNL, Business - $5,000

Lozafina/ General: MajieAhna Winfrey, UNL, Business - $2,500

Magic Touch, Business:
Antonio Vargas, Creighton University, Business - $2,500
Magic Touch/ Construction & Trades -
Allison Arriaga, NCC, Construction Mgt - $2,500
Magic Touch/ Eddie Sandoval, Nursing:
Johnny Barriga Barajas, Creighton University, Nursing - $2,500 Magic Touch/Eddie Sandoval, Nursing:
Lucia Venegas, Creighton University, Nursing - $5,000

Nebraska Methodist College/ Nursing & Healthcare:
Krishan Montepeque, Nebraska Methodist College, Nursing- $3,500

NFM / Business & General:
Angel Alba, MCC, STEM - $3,000

Omaha Public Power District (OPPD)/STEM:
Noah Torres, UNO, Aviation - $3,000

SOMOS ONE!!

2026 Viva Luncheon and BSF Scholarship Awards is in the BOOKS!

$73,000 in total awards
23 Total Scholarship Awards

This year marks another powerful milestone for the Barrientos Scholarship Foundation and our shared commitment to students, families, and the future of Nebraska.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our partners and sponsors whose belief and investment make this work possible:

Scholarship Sponsors:
Alvarez Insurance, Barrientos Family, Casa de la Cultura, CHI Health, Clarkson College, JE Dunn Construction, LEDC, Lozafina Marketing, Magic Touch Foundation, Methodist College, Nebraska Furniture Mart, and OPPD.

Event Sponsors (Viva Luncheon Host Support):
Habitat for Humanity, Lingo Docs, JE Dunn Construction, and Methodist College.

To our students and families—thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey. Your hard work, resilience, and ambition are the true purpose of this mission, and you continue to inspire everything we do.

To our volunteers, board members, Casa de la Cultura, and BSF team—your service, time, and heart are what turn vision into impact. A special thank you to MCC staff for helping create a meaningful, well-executed event experience for all.

We also extend sincere appreciation to civic leadership for their support and presence, including Mayor John Ewing, Deputy Chief of Staff Keith Station, and newly assigned leader Javier Saldana.

We would also like to recognize Jennifer Rodriguez, our South Omaha liaison, whose behind-the-scenes coordination—securing a video message from the Mayor and organizing representation from the Mayor’s Office—helped ensure their participation and connection to our students, even in her absence. Her work was essential to making this moment possible.

This year, through this collective effort, we proudly awarded 23 scholars from across the state of Nebraska a total of $73,000 in scholarships. Since our founding in 2005—when Marcos Mora began this vision with just $500 and a dream—the Barrientos Scholarship Foundation has now awarded more than $600,000 in scholarships.

This is what community looks like when it comes together with purpose, consistency, and belief in the next generation.

Students - June 11 th mark your calendars! Casa de la Cultura will host their June Mi Casa Es Su Casa event at Chiltepes. Students use Registration Code STUDENT26.

Mi Casa es Su Casa Networking Event | Casa de la Cultura Join us for an evening of Networking, Drinks, Food, Desserts, Live Music, and a chance to win Prizes at Mi Casa es su Casa!

The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation honors and remembers the brave men and women who have fought for our freedoms, those who continue to serve, and the families who sacrifice alongside them. As America celebrates 250 years, we give thanks for the courage, service, and love of country that continue to inspire future generations. 🇺🇸

NEBRASKA LEADERS, FAMILIES, and STUDENTS — CONGRATULATIONS! 💜

We are proud to recognize our 2026 Barrientos Scholarship Foundation scholars while also honoring the legacy of the Magic Touch Scholarship Foundation and the Sandoval Family, whose story reminds us that hope, love, and generosity can shape generations.

The Magic Touch Scholarship Foundation was created in memory of Matthew “Tito” and Ruth Sandoval — honoring their belief that the simplest acts of kindness, encouragement, and sacrifice could make people feel seen, valued, and inspired to dream bigger. Through family traditions rooted in love, giving back, creating joy, and investing in others became a way of life that continues today through the memory of Eddie Sandoval, the entire Sandoval Family, and future generations.

Their example reminds us that true leadership is about creating hope for others. Today, that spirit lives on through scholarships helping students pursue education, leadership, and opportunity for their families and our Nebraska community.

Congratulations to Lucia Venegas, Allison Arriga, Johnny Barriga Barajas, Antonio Vargas, and all 23 outstanding 2026 scholarship recipients! Your hard work, perseverance, and commitment to your future continue inspiring our community and proving that dreams supported by family, culture, and opportunity can create lasting impact.

Thank you to the Magic Touch Scholarship Foundation, the Sandoval Family, our sponsors, and every community partner helping us continue building future leaders for Nebraska.

Join us on May 28, 2026, as we celebrate the achievements, stories, and future impact of these remarkable scholars.

Register today: https://www.cdmomaha.com/event-details/viva-luncheon

Si se puede porque Somos One! 💜

NEBRASKA LEADERS, FAMILIES, and STUDENTS — CONGRATULATIONS! 💜

The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation is proud to recognize and celebrate our partnership with and the dedicated leadership of their LSO employees who continue investing in the future of Nebraska students and families. Through their commitment to innovation, service, workforce development, and community impact, OPPD continues helping power not only our homes and businesses, but the future of our region through education and opportunity.

As industries continue evolving through technology, engineering, aviation, and energy innovation, partnerships like this help inspire students to pursue careers in STEM and become the next generation of leaders who will strengthen our workforce and communities for years to come.

Because of this support, we are honored to celebrate one of our outstanding students:

🎓 Noah Torres
💜 $3,000 Scholarship Recipient
✈️ University of Nebraska Omaha
🛩️ Aviation Program

Noah represents the determination, curiosity, and future-focused leadership we see across our scholarship recipients. His pursuit of aviation and STEM education reflects the kind of ambition and talent that will help move Nebraska forward through innovation, technology, and service.

We also want to congratulate the other 23 outstanding BSF scholarship recipients who continue pursuing higher education, leadership, and opportunities to make a positive impact across our Omaha and Nebraska communities. Your hard work, sacrifice, and commitment to growth continue to inspire all of us.

Together with community partners like OPPD and their LSO employees, we are not just awarding scholarships — we are investing in people, families, leadership, and the future of our Omaha and Nebraska community. 💜

Join us on May 28, 2026, as we celebrate the achievements, stories, and future impact of these remarkable scholars.

Register today: https://www.cdmomaha.com/event-details/viva-luncheon

Si se puede porque Somos One! 💜

NEBRASKA LEADERS, FAMILIES, and STUDENTS — CONGRATULATIONS! 💜

The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation is proud to recognize and celebrate our partnership with NFM — a community partner guided by a simple but powerful vision: improving people’s lifestyles. Through their commitment to service, value, teamwork, and opportunity, NFM continues to invest in families, employees, and communities across Nebraska by helping create access to better homes, stronger experiences, and brighter futures. Their belief in lifting people up aligns directly with BSF’s mission of helping raise the next generation of Nebraska leaders through education and opportunity.

Because of partnerships like this, we are honored to celebrate one of our outstanding students:

🎓 Angel Alba
💜 $3,000 Scholarship Recipient
📘 Metro Community College
🔬 STEM

Angel represents the drive, discipline, and future leadership we see across our scholarship recipients. His journey in STEM reflects the kind of talent that will strengthen our workforce, support innovation, and continue building stronger Nebraska communities for generations to come.

Together with partners like NFM, we are not just awarding scholarships — we are investing in people, families, and the future of our state. 💜

Join us on May 28, 2026, as we celebrate the achievements, stories, and future impact of these remarkable scholars.

Register today: https://www.cdmomaha.com/event-details/viva-luncheon

Si se puede porque Somos One! 💜

NEBRASKA LEADERS, FAMILIES, and STUDENTS — CONGRATULATIONS! 💜

The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation is proud to recognize our 2026 scholarship recipients while celebrating our partnership with Lozafina — a creative leader helping organizations and communities tell stories with authenticity, purpose, and cultural connection across Nebraska and beyond.

Together, we are honored to recognize:

MajieAhna Winfrey
$2,500 Scholarship Recipient
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Business

MajieAhna represents the future of Nebraska — driven, resilient, and committed to creating meaningful impact for her family, community, and future generations.

We are deeply grateful to Lozafina for investing in young leaders and believing in the power of education, communication, and authentic storytelling to elevate underrepresented voices and strengthen our communities. Their mission to create lasting connections through creativity, innovation, and cultural authenticity aligns closely with the Barrientos Scholarship Foundation’s commitment to helping raise the next generation of Latino and community leaders across Nebraska.

Congratulations to MajieAhna and all 23 outstanding 2026 Barrientos Scholarship Foundation recipients. Your leadership, sacrifice, and commitment to your future continue inspiring our entire community.

Thank you to our sponsors, partners, families, and supporters who continue helping us build stronger communities and greater opportunities through education and leadership.

Join us on May 28, 2026, as we celebrate the achievements, stories, and future impact of these remarkable scholars.

Register today: https://www.cdmomaha.com/event-details/viva-luncheon 💜

NEBRASKA LEADERS, FAMILIES, and STUDENTS — CONGRATULATIONS! 💜

The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation is proud to recognize Alejandro Alvarez as a 2026 scholarship recipient while celebrating our partnership with the Latino Economic Development Council (LEDC) — leaders helping strengthen entrepreneurship, workforce development, economic opportunity, and inclusive growth across Omaha and Nebraska.

Together we are honored to recognize:

Alejandro Alvarez
$5,000 Scholarship Recipient
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Business

Alejandro represents the future of Nebraska — hardworking, driven, and committed to creating greater opportunities for himself, his family, and his community through education and leadership.

We are deeply grateful to LEDC for their continued investment in Latino students and families across Omaha, Nebraska, and beyond. Their commitment to economic empowerment and community growth continues helping create pathways for the next generation of leaders.

Congratulations Alejandro! Your sacrifice, determination, and commitment to your future continue inspiring our entire community.

Thank you to our sponsors, partners, families, and supporters who continue helping us raise the next generation of Latino leaders across Nebraska.

Join us on May 28, 2026, as we celebrate the achievements, stories, and future impact of these remarkable scholars.

Register today: https://www.cdmomaha.com/event-details/viva-luncheon

Si se puede porque Somos One! 💜

The Viva Business Luncheon is back on Thursday, May 28th at Metropolitan Community College. Every ticket goes directly to scholarships for Omaha students chasing their next chapter. Come share a meal, hear their stories, and help open the door for the ones coming up behind us. 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 2709 Edward Babe Gomez Ave. Tickets $50 at CDMOmaha.com: https://www.cdmomaha.com/event-details/viva-luncheon