Scholarships and Awards

Madrina Award

Josie Gutierrez., 2007 MADRINA

The Madrina Award of the Latina Leadership Network was established in 1992 to recognize the efforts of Latinas who have contributed their time and energy toward promoting the interest of Latinas in the California Community College system. Madrinas are individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership skills and provide guidance and mentorship toward all Latinas. Their commitment to the goals of the organization is clearly evident by their actions. They are involved in professional organizations, support curriculum development, foster leadership training, build bridges with the community, and mentor and empower Latinas.

Student Scholarships

Link to Student Scholarship Application

The Latina Leadership Network of the California Community Colleges (LLN) will be awarding ten (10) student scholarships of $500 to Latina students currently attending California Community Colleges.

LLN Scholarship recipients will be honored at the 21st Annual Latina Leadership Network Conference at Wyndham Hotel San Jose on March 13-15, 2008. We strongly encourage LLN Scholarship recipients to attend the conference, but it is not required.

Recipients of LLN Scholarsips for 2007

Region 1
Veronica Perez, San Jose City College - Psychology major
Vicenta Summers, Cabrillo College - Deaf Education major
Region 3
Tania Vazquez, Contra Costa College - Psychology major
Region 5
Alicia Franco, College of the Sequoias - Nursing major
Shirley Miranda-Brenes, Modesto Community College - Peace& Conflict Studies major
Region 6
Christina Berke, Moorpark College - English major
Region 7
Yobana Cordero, East Los Angeles College - International Relations major
Region 9
Luselia Marin, Citrus Community College - Fine Arts major
Region 10
Elsa Rodrigues, Riverside Community College - Political Science major
Region 11
Nytziagisel Gallegos, Imperial Valley College - Communications major

Employee Grants

Employee Grant Application (Adobe PDF)

Employee Grants are awarded annually to Latinas currently employed at a California community college. The objective is to fund a special project or activity that develops and/or promotes Latina leadership. Grants are awarded based on the purpose of the activity or project, its merit, its scope, and its expected benefit or impact on Latinas.