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Congratulations to the 2010 Minerva Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the 2010 Minerva Scholarship Recipients


Congratulations to the 2010 Minerva Scholarship Recipients
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10/13/10 | Maria Shriver | 0 Comments

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I am proud to announce the 2010 Minerva Scholarship recipients. This diverse group of women has shown not only a commitment to their education, but proven dedication to their community. Whether volunteering at a domestic violence organization or mentoring high school students or serving as a translator at a legal clinic for immigrants, these women are truly Architects of Change.

WE Educate invests in young women by providing scholarships to enable promising students to expand their educational pursuits. Since 2005, the Conference has awarded 48 Young Minerva Scholarships totaling $350,000.

Through this scholarship program, The Women’s Conference is able to honor women who exemplify the values of The Women’s Conference, continuing our work of empowering women 365 days a year to realize their potential.

Maria Shriver

Congratulations to the 2010 Minerva Scholarship Recipients

Nelly Chavez from Modesto, California attends University of Southern California and is majoring in Ethnic Studies.
Patrice Collins from Long Beach, California attends California State University, Long Beach.
Guadalupe Cruz from Azusa, California attends University of California, Santa Barbara and is majoring in Psychology.
Baldeep Dhaliwal from Sacramento, California attends University of California, San Diego and is majoring in Biology.
Reina Ferrufino from Whittier, California attends University of California, Berkeley and is majoring in Sociology.
Elaine Flores from Rancho Cucamonga, California attends California Lutheran University and is majoring in Political Science.
Erin Ford from Altadena, California attends Tuskegee University and is majoring in Psychology.
Tiffany Harrison from San Diego, California attends University of San Diego.
Anissa Leong from Pomona, California, attends University of California, Berkley and is majoring in Legal Studies.
Lynn Osorio from Banning, California attends University of Redlands and is majoring in Government and Religious Studies.
Lacie Pierre from Los Angeles, California attends University of California, Merced.
Jessica Powell from Costa Mesa, California attends Orange Coast College and is majoring in Elementary Education.
Karlesha Roland from Oakland, California attends Spelman College and is majoring in Mathematics.
Angela Sanchez from Los Angeles, California attends University of California, Los Angeles and is majoring in History.
Tiani Small from San Jose, California attends Spelman College and is majoring in International Studies.
Zephanii Smith from Stockton, California attends Claremont McKenna College.
Pamela Themm from Murrieta, California attends Azusa Pacific University and is majoring in Education.
Briana Valencia from Oak Park, California attends University of California, Los Angles and is majoring in Gender/Gay-Lesbian studies.
Royal Williams from Colton, California attends Oakwood University and is majoring in Communication.
Xu Yu Zeng from San Francisco, California attends University of California, San Diego and is majoring in Human Biology.

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