From the voice of the Dodgers to a spokesperson for education,
the Jaime & Blanca Jarrín scholarship program aims to improve
and transform lives by breaking down barriers and inequality within
the higher education system. Los Angeles,
California [04/30/2024] - The Jaime & Blanca Jarrín
Foundation, renowned for its transformative impact on the lives of
young Latinos, has joined forces with Los Defensores to provide
$50,000 in scholarships to deserving
Latino students this June.
LOS
ANGELES, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two
$12,500 grants for current law
students and five $5,000 grants for
undergraduate students pursuing degrees in journalism,
communication, and law.
"Education is such an important tool for a
person's future endeavors. When we put Latinos first, we are all
first, and by doing so, we can help transform our community and
close the educational gap," Jaime Jarrín, legendary Spanish Voice
of the Dodgers.
Due to the economic need and lack of support faced by the Latino
community, Jarrín is partnering with Los Defensores to help close
educational gaps and pave the way for first-generation college
students who dream of becoming the first in their family to achieve
a higher education degree.
This groundbreaking partnership helps remove common barriers and
build economic bridges to Latino students achieve their dreams,
removing the many obstacles low-income Latino communities face when
accessing quality education and alleviating the burden of
university expenses for students who aim to pursue a higher
education degree in law, communications, or journalism.
By fostering the talents and aspirations of these students, the
Jarrín and Los Defensores alliance is cultivating a new generation
of leaders, thinkers, and change-makers who will contribute to the
social, economic, and cultural fabric of California and beyond.
"Winning the Jaime & Blanca Jarrín Foundation scholarship
provided reassurance and support that I hadn't felt before by a
foundation. Jaime is an inspiration to first generations like me.
He faced the same challenges we face, and now, he is leading the
way to continuously support and empower students like me. This
program made me feel like everything I fought for was worth it. I
was being seen by people who paved the way for us first gen
students, but not just that. They heard my story and related to
it," says Chrystal Lopez, UCLA
Chicano Studied Graduate and Winner of the 2023 Communications
Scholarship.
"The Jaime & Blanca Jarrín Foundation didn't just help me
economically. They also helped me emotionally and mentally. Winning
the scholarship motivated me to keep on pushing every day and it
helped me persevere. I look up to Jaime Jarrín, because I've
realized we both faced the same struggles. It's really impacted me
in a positive way. I hope to one day be as successful as him, so I
can help my people like he has" said Erick
Barbosa, future UC Davis Graduate and Winner of the 2022
Communications Scholarship.
"I'm so excited to announce our next round of scholarship
winners. Education is such an important tool for a person's future
endeavors. Our objective with this program is to help students
achieve their goals. When we put Latinos first, we are all first,
and by doing so, we can help transform our community and close the
educational gap," declared Jaime Jarrín, legendary Sports and
Broadcast Journalist and Spanish Voice of the Dodgers.
The scholarship application window is open to students from
May 6 to June 2, 2024. To apply, or
learn more about the scholarship,
visit https://www.losdefensores.com/scholarship/
The website provides detailed information about the eligibility
criteria, application process, and deadlines. Additionally,
students can find resources and guidance to help them navigate the
college application and financial aid process.
For media inquiries, please contact: Samantha Valadez Publicist
(626) 428-5002 pr@walkeradvertising.com
Access electronic press kit:
https://walkeradvertising.mediavalet.com/portals/JBJF_LosDefensores_Scholarship
About the Jamie & Blanca Jarrín Foundation: The Jaime &
Blanca Jarrín Foundation is a renowned organization dedicated to
empowering young Latinos through education. With a focus on
providing scholarships and mentoring programs, the foundation aims
to create opportunities for underserved students to achieve their
full potential.
About Los Defensores: Born out of a necessity for
Spanish-language legal services, Los Defensores has been the
leading and most trusted consumer brand in the Spanish-language
legal marketplace for 40 years. The company makes legal services
accessible to all Latinos by providing a cost-free, simple-to-use,
human-guided process of connecting them to trusted and reliable
attorneys who understand their needs.
As pioneers, Los Defensores has helped millions of individuals
access high-quality legal representation since 1984 with no upfront
costs. In partnership with experienced attorneys, Los Defensores
provides free legal assistance to community members in need of
counsel in various areas of law. For more information, visit
LosDefensores.com
Media Contact
Samantha Valadez, Walker
Advertising, 1 (626) 428-5002, pr@walkeradvertising.com,
https://www.losdefensores.com/scholarship/
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