Seventeen students remarkable pursuing STEM across the country were awarded scholarships from long-time sponsor Edison International as part of our Class of 2021 GMiS Scholars program.
The GMiS Scholars program is a merit-based scholarship program that has recognized excellence in academics, community service, and leadership for 33 years. Awardees are talented students of Hispanic descent and/or demonstrate significant leadership or service within the underserved community. Over $5,000,000 in scholarships has been awarded to over 1,700 college students since 2001.
Meet the talented students who are among 89 outstanding recipients receiving more than $200,000 in financial support this year:
Moises Aldape
Mechanical Engineering
Senior
California State University, Los Angeles
Juan Banchs
Mechanical Engineering
Senior
University of California, Los Angeles
Mark Camarena
Electrical Engineering
Senior
University of Southern California
Selvin Garcia
Mechanical Engineering
Senior
University of California, Irvine
Valentina Gaxiola
Environmental Engineering
Freshman
University of Southern California
Fatima Larios
Mathematics
Sophomore
University of California, Los Angeles
David Lorenzana
Mechanical Engineering
Sophomore
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Selina Martinez
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Sophomore
University of Southern California
Claudia Pineda
Electrical Mechanical Engineering
Senior
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Johanna Reyes
Civil Engineering
Freshman
University of Southern California
Mario Sauceda
Industrial Design
Freshman
California State University, Long Beach
Veronica Sifuentes
Mechanical Engineering
Sophomore
California State University, Los Angeles
Zoe Smith
Mechanical Engineering
Senior
California State University, Long Beach
Eric Tavarez
Civil Engineering
Senior
University of California, Irvine
William Welch
Mechanical Engineering
Senior
University of California, Los Angeles
Yasmin Zakher
Civil Engineering
Senior
University of Southern California
Andres Zazueta
Civil Engineering
Senior
University of Southern California
In addition to receiving the scholarship, GMiS subsidizes students’ participation in the annual GMiS Conference. This year, scholars will be recognized at the virtual 2021 GMiS Conference, which is being held from October 11 – 22, 2021. Scholars will be honored and recognized during the Scholars Reception on Thursday, October 14 and the Student Leadership Awards Show on Thursday, October 21.
Congratulations students and thank you to all our sponsors and donors for their continued support of our underserved communities! The work of GMiS could not be done without your continued dedication and advocacy for our students.