TELACU Education Foundation
2008 Scholarship
Program Application
Preparing Leaders for the New Century
Leaders In Motion
Follow these TELACU Alumni to your future
leadership role in the community. Apply for
the TELACU Scholarship Program today!
LUIS GOMEZ
MBA, UC Irvine, MS in Civil
Engineering, Cal State Long Beach
Combined a graduate business education
with engineering skills in order to serve his
community at a higher level. Today he works
as a Project Manager for Lewis Operating
Corporation as part of his commitment to
building healthy and safe places to live and work.
In the Foundation’s tradition of giving back, Luis
continues to play an integral leadership role in the
process of selecting undergraduate Scholars and
helping them succeed.
JAZMIN GARCIA
BAs in Political Science and Spanish
University of Notre Dame
Class of 2004
Graduated as the first Latina to be elected
as a class president in the University’s 164year history. As a TELACU Scholar, Jazmin
was given a wealth of academic support
and the opportunity to intern for US Senator Tom
Harkin, an experience that spurred on her political
interests. She is now studying law at DePaul
University.
ARTURO GONZALEZ
PhD in Economics, University of Santa
Barbara, Class of 1997
Taught as a professor at the University
of Arizona and Universidad Carlos Ill de
Madrid. He currently conducts research
for the Public Policy Institute of California,
focusing on issues of immigration and education.
Still returning to visit his East LA high school,
Arturo inspires students with his story - from
studying economics as a UCLA undergrad to
impacting key social issues in California
YAZMIN SANTIAGO
MBA, Brigham Young University
Class of 2007
Earned her Masters in Business, with a
concentration in Finance, through BYU’s Marriott
School/TELACU MBA Program. Today she
serves as a Senior Financial Analyst for the Intel
Corporation in Portland. With the same spirit of
volunteerism she demonstrated as BYU’s President
of Women in Management, Yazmin continues to
empower her community through events such as
Intel’s Adopt-a-Family campaign and tree planting
project.
Administered by the TELACU Education Foundation, the Scholarship
Program was created in 1983 to develop and empower leaders in the
communities it serves. Forty colleges and universities throughout the nation
have joined TELACU in its commitment to help provide access to higher
education for deserving students.
Eligibility Criteria
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Be a first-generation college student
Be from a low-income family
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
California Applicants: Be a permanent resident of unincorporated
East Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, City of
Los Angeles, Montebello, Monterey Park, Pico Rivera, Pomona & the
Inland Empire, Santa Ana, South Gate, or other communities selected
by the TELACU Education Foundation for inclusion in the
Scholarship Program*
• Texas Applicants: Be a permanent resident of San Antonio or Austin
• Illinois Applicants: Be a permanent resident of Greater Chicagoland Area
• New York Applicants: Be a permanent resident of the state of New York
Selection Criteria
A select pool of applicants will be invited to interview with the scholarship
selection committee consisting of representatives from our community, and
our corporate and educational partners. Candidates will be ranked according
to their ability to demonstrate a combination of the following:
• Outstanding academic potential
• Genuine commitment to the community
• A need for financial and academic support in order to successfully
complete a post-secondary program
In order to be considered for the TELACU Scholarship Program,
candidates must submit their completed application, together with all
required documents, postmarked no later than March 29, 2008.
*The TELACU Education Foundation reserves the right to make the final selection of
scholarship recipients based upon, but not limited to, the criteria described in this brochure.
More Than Just Financial Support
Faced with the new rigors of college life, the future leaders of our
community need more than just financial support during their collegiate years.
In 1992, TELACU created a retention program called the College
Advisement & Leadership Program (CALP) to help ensure the success of our
Scholars in attaining their educational goals.
TELACU Scholars learn to successfully navigate the college experience
through study skills and time management seminars, motivational
talks, counseling and leadership training. Required of all TELACU
Scholars entering college for the first time, the Program helps students make
the transition from high school to college and, ultimately, into the workplace.
Other elements of CALP include:
Career Preparation
Financial Education
Graduate School Preparation
Internship Component
Leadership Component
Mentoring Component
Parental Support Component
Special Awards
The following Special Awards help us identify individuals studying in fields of particular
importance to TELACU.These awards can be applied at any post-secondary institution but
vary according to geographic location.
TELACU Arts Award
Students majoring in Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Drama or Theatre are eligible for this award.
TELACU/Cesar Chavez Leadership Award
Named in honor of the great leader, this scholarship is awarded to a student who exhibits
outstanding leadership abilities as evidenced by both academic accomplishments and
community activities.
TELACU Engineering Award
Students majoring in Engineering are eligible for this award. To be considered, applicants
must have already completed 12 college credits/units of engineering coursework with a
minimum GPA of 3.0.
TELACU Teaching Award
A four-year scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating high school senior interested
in pursuing a teaching career.
Other Scholarship Programs
BYU Marriott School/TELACU MBA Program*
TELACU’s partnership with the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young
University enables qualified applicants to receive a scholarship – to cover tuition and a
small living stipend – for one of the nation’s finest MBA programs.
Citi/TELACU Scholars Program*
Funded through a partnership with the Citi Foundation, scholarships of up to $5,000 are
awarded to qualified students interested in business careers. Citi/TELACU Scholars are
also matched with mentors who guide and prepare them for a variety of careers following
graduation.
David C. Lizárraga Graduate Fellowship*
Sponsored by Toyota, Fellowships are awarded to MBA students who demonstrate
the potential and commitment to advance TELACU’s mission of building self-sufficient
communities through economic empowerment. Fellows engage in a project that utilizes
and strengthens their business skills.
Health Careers Program
In partnership with Downey Regional Medical Center and White Memorial Medical Center,
the Foundation offers special scholarships to nursing and health care technician students
attending East Los Angeles College and Rio Hondo College. For more detailed information,
please contact Program Coordinator Pete Placencia at 323.721.1655.
Toyota/TELACU Scholarship Program*
Funded through a partnership with Toyota, scholarships of up to $5,000 are awarded
to qualified junior and senior students interested in business and/or engineering careers.
Scholars are also provided with academic and career support through our College
Advisement & Leadership Program (CALP).
*These programs require a different application and preliminary interview. Please contact Daniel Garcia,
Scholarship Program Coordinator, at 323.721.1655 or at dgarcia@TELACU.com, for more details or to schedule
an appointment.
Partnering
Colleges and
Universities
With the exception of
the scholarships detailed
in the Special Awards section,
TELACU scholarships may
only be used at one of the
following institutions. These
schools have demonstrated
their commitment to our
young people by providing
matching funds.
Antioch University*
Azusa Pacific University
Biola University
Brigham Young University
Marriott School of Business
Cal Poly Pomona
Cal State Dominguez Hills
Cal State Fullerton
Cal State Long Beach*
Cal State Los Angeles
Cal State Northridge
Cal State San Bernardino
Chapman University
Columbia College Chicago
East Los Angeles College
Harold Washington College
Harry S. Truman College
Hope International University
Kennedy-King College
Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Loyola Marymount University
Malcolm X College
Mount St. Mary’s College
Northeastern Illinois University
Occidental College
Olive-Harvey College
Pepperdine University*
Richard J. Daley College
San Diego State University
UC Irvine
UCLA
UC Riverside*
UC Santa Barbara
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of La Verne
University of Redlands
USC
West Side Technical Institute
Whittier College
Wilbur Wright College
*Due to limited space, we will not be
accepting applications from new candidates
at these campuses for 2008-09.
TELACU Scholarship Program Awards
Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $5,000, which include any
matching funds from the college or university. There are two types of
scholarships: Continuing Scholarships and One-Year Scholarships.
Financial Partners
Continuing Scholarships
If you will be entering college for the first time this fall, you are eligible
for a scholarship that can be renewed for 4 years.
To renew the scholarship in subsequent years, Scholars must:
❏ Attend all sessions of the College Advisement & Leadership
Program each year
❏ Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and submit official
transcripts to the Foundation for verification
❏ Inform the Foundation of any changes in address, phone
number or academic standing
❏ Volunteer 20 hours of service annually to the TELACU
Education Foundation or other community organization
One-Year Scholarships
If you are currently enrolled at or plan to transfer to one of our
40 partnering colleges or universities, you may apply for a one-year
award if you:
❏ Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
❏ Plan to enroll full-time for the entire academic year
❏ Agree to volunteer 20 hours of community service
❏ Meet the eligibility criteria detailed in this brochure
About TELACU
TELACU is a pioneering institution committed to service,
empowerment, advancement, and the creation of self-sufficiency. A
non-profit community development corporation founded in 1968,
TELACU is dedicated to rebuilding the communities it serves. It is selfsustained by TELACU Industries, a for-profit family of companies that
provides the economic means to fulfill TELACU’s Mission Statement.
TELACU’s Mission Statement is being fulfilled through its continuing
efforts to provide greater opportunities to the community through
the creation of new jobs, affordable homes, community assets,
and financial services including small business loans. The need
for increased educational opportunities for our young people
led to the establishment of the TELACU Education
Foundation, which administers the Scholarship Program. Funding
for scholarships is provided by TELACU, individual and corporate
sponsors, and our network of partnering colleges and universities.
TELACU Education Foundation
5400 E Olympic Blvd • Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90022
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www.TELACU.com
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TELACU Weatherization/
Inter-City Energy Systems
American Honda Motor Company, Inc. • AT&T • CNA • CSL Consulting • Faith Community Church
ING Financial Advisers, LLC • Millennium Risk Management & Insurance Services
National Science Foundation • John Sanchez & the Dolores Carrillo Family
Southern California Gas Company • US Bank • AltaMed Health Services • Altria Group, Inc.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Company • Azusa Pacific University • Banco Popular • Bank of the West
BDO Seidman, LLP • City National Bank • Comerica • Commerce Casino • Cordoba Corporation
Eastcoast Development • First Regional Bank • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips
Metropolitan Water District/Central Basin Water District • Pacific Development
Partnership for Prescription Assistance • Public Policy Advocates • Simpson Housing Solutions, LLC
Tamayo Restaurant • TELACU Construction Management • TELACU Development
TELACU Residential Management • Telscape Communications • The California Endowment
The Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future • The Walt Disney Company
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. • Wells Fargo Bank
This is a partial list