By Christopher Clymer Kurtz | Director of Development
Thank you for supporting Latinx high school students who dream of going to college! This year marks the beginning of Shenandoah Valley Scholars Latino Initiative's second decade, and thanks to donors like you, we are in a stronger position than ever to support Latino/a/x high school students with college access through rigorous academic challenge, leadership development, scholarships, and supportive mentorships.
SLI scholars experience unique circumstances as in many cases first-generation college students; as talented but often invisible individuals; as children from families that are disproportionately under-resourced and disenfranchised; and as members of a growing population in Virginia and the U.S. that is underrepresented on college campuses.
Through collaborations with public school teachers and local university faculty, staff, and student mentors, SLI provides college access opportunities throughout high school, plus financial support for college success. Since 2012 SLI has provided more than $466,000 in college scholarship awards, computer awards, and dual enrollment tuition assistance. Its alumni have attended 21 colleges and universities.
To “meet” SLI scholars, please visit vasli.org/meet to learn more about the students SLI serves, including Alex (vasli.org/alex), Angela (vasli.org/angela), and Amy (vasli.org/amy).
Again, thank you for supporting these remarkable young people.
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