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I’m a firm believer that we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us.
When I started working at Mission Housing in 2009, it was because someone had a belief in me and my potential. And here I am, 15 years later, with the opportunity and desire to empower the next generation of leaders.
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I look back on my 15 years at Mission Housing and the thousands of people I’ve met across our sites, I know that the people who live in our communities are capable of great things through the power of higher education.
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It’s for that reason, I am proud to announce the inaugural “Marcia Contreras Empowerment Scholarship.”
This scholarship is a symbol of my belief in the communities I’ve helped create, preserve and stabilize in my first 15 years at Mission Housing.
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I hope the recipient of this award has their journey through the higher education system made just a little less challenging and heads into their future feeling empowered to do great things in their life and for their community.
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Sincerely,
Marcia Contreras
Timeline Process for Award
Application Opens – 5/13/2024
Application Closes – 6/31/2024
Recipient Announced – 7/12/2024
Pool: $1,500
Criteria for the Award
Applicant must live in San Francisco, CA.
If Applicant is a tenant in a MIssion Housing property, they must be in “good standing” with property management
Applicant must be scheduled to attend an accredited community college, 4-year university, online university or vocational school
Application Process for Award
Application submission
Proof of enrollment at an accredited community college, 4-year university, online university or vocational school
List of 2 references
Interview with scholarship panel