Orange County Leadership Fund Launches Solorio Scholars Program
California Desk
October 15, 2009
SANTA ANA, CA — The Orange County Leadership Fund announced the launch of "Solorio Scholars," a program created to inspire more high school students from central Orange County to apply for college. Through the program, 25 high school seniors will receive college-admission services, as well as grants for college-application fees.
"The college application process can be overwhelming, especially for students who will be the first in their family to attend college," Solorio says. "I was proud to partner with the Orange County Leadership Fund to develop the Solorio Scholars program because the college application process should be easy to navigate, and application fees should not deter applications to more than one school."
Solorio Scholars awardees will receive personalized help with college applications, attend local workshops on how to apply for financial aid and receive grants of up to $250 for application fees. A panel of judges will select the scholars, using a process similar to the admission decision-making at colleges and universities. Applicants for the Solorio Scholars program will be judged on grades, test scores, written statements and extracurricular activities. The deadline this year to apply to the Solorio Scholars program is November 6, 2009.
Assemblyman Solorio's commitment to the Solorio Scholars program underscores his understanding of the importance of higher education and the challenges students in underserved communities face when applying to college. "I know from my own experience how powerful a college education can be," Solorio, a first generation college graduate says. Assemblyman Solorio is a member of the Assembly Committee on Education and a committed education advocate at the local level.
The Orange County Leadership Fund is providing the financial resources for the Solorio Scholars program. The Orange County Leadership Fund supports leadership workshops, innovative education initiatives, neighborhood clean-up projects, and programs addressing local and state policy issues.
Assemblyman Solorio is scheduling high school visits to introduce the program and distribute important college information. To schedule a school visit, please contact Nadia Villafana at (714) 939-8469.
"The college application process can be overwhelming, especially for students who will be the first in their family to attend college," Solorio says. "I was proud to partner with the Orange County Leadership Fund to develop the Solorio Scholars program because the college application process should be easy to navigate, and application fees should not deter applications to more than one school."
Solorio Scholars awardees will receive personalized help with college applications, attend local workshops on how to apply for financial aid and receive grants of up to $250 for application fees. A panel of judges will select the scholars, using a process similar to the admission decision-making at colleges and universities. Applicants for the Solorio Scholars program will be judged on grades, test scores, written statements and extracurricular activities. The deadline this year to apply to the Solorio Scholars program is November 6, 2009.
Assemblyman Solorio's commitment to the Solorio Scholars program underscores his understanding of the importance of higher education and the challenges students in underserved communities face when applying to college. "I know from my own experience how powerful a college education can be," Solorio, a first generation college graduate says. Assemblyman Solorio is a member of the Assembly Committee on Education and a committed education advocate at the local level.
The Orange County Leadership Fund is providing the financial resources for the Solorio Scholars program. The Orange County Leadership Fund supports leadership workshops, innovative education initiatives, neighborhood clean-up projects, and programs addressing local and state policy issues.
Assemblyman Solorio is scheduling high school visits to introduce the program and distribute important college information. To schedule a school visit, please contact Nadia Villafana at (714) 939-8469.