Nasina Chambers

HOMETOWN: Richmond, CA
GRADE: College Freshman
DREAM SCHOOL: UC Berkeley
SCHOLARSHIP: $4,380

“I find myself smiling often, even when I am struggling to understand a difficult text in philosophy, just because I am overjoyed I have the privilege to study at this university.”

Tofik Mohamed

HOMETOWN: San Francisco, CA
GRADE: College Sophomore
SCHOOL: Holy Names University
SCHOLARSHIP: $1,500

“Since I have started college, I see myself growing in multiple branches: I have learned to seek out the resources that are around me and to build connections with mentors and peers from different backgrounds.”

Valery Vallin

HOMETOWN: San Francisco, CA
GRADE: College Senior
SCHOOL: St. Mary’s College of California
SCHOLARSHIP: $6,000

“I’m excited to get into the workforce to gain valuable skills that will allow me to grow in my field of interest. I’m hoping to work for a non-profit organization in the education sector.”