Scholars Latino Initiative

In 2026, with support from its community, Scholars Latino Initiative anticipates passing the one million dollar mark in total SLI college scholarships, technology grants, and dual enrollment and Advanced Placement tuition assistance awarded to st​u​dents since its incorporation in 2012. Awards were first made in 2015.

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Scholars Latino Initiative (SLI) supports Latino/a/x high school students with college access through rigorous academic challenge, leadership development, scholarships, and supportive mentorships.

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A Community of Support

SLI empowers a peer group of motivated future leaders who are often the first in their families to attend college — and who are believed in by the community of SLI donors.

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Mentorship & Programming

Through unique collaborations between educators, students, and community members, SLI offers supportive opportunities to develop as leaders, rise to academic challenges, explore majors and careers, apply to colleges, and more.

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Direct Financial Support

With private support from donors, SLI offers college scholarships, technology grants, and tuition assistance for Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement classes.