To date, SLI scholars graduating from high school this year have been accepted to the following colleges and universities: DONATE HERE to support SLI college scholarship and computer awards!
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Big-picture dreams and good vibes: Meet Katherine ’25, SLI scholar
What are some things you enjoy about school? My favorite subject is history, learning why everything is the way it is now, and how history repeats itself. We see what happened back then happening now. I also like chemistry. Even though I can sometimes struggle a little bit, it’s interesting. I’m in three clubs – Interact, Latinos Unidos, and SLI…
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Meet Arleth ’23, SLI scholar
An interview with SLI scholar and volunteer EMT Arleth ’23, whose major is public health with a Spanish minor. What are your college and career goals? [In 2024] I discovered my passion for research and want a career in the CDC. I’ve always liked helping people. As I’m the oldest daughter in my family, it’s kind of second nature. Since…
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SLI Congreso ’23
SLI scholars gathered with university student mentors to learn about leveraging their strengths to better themselves and their communities. Students participated in cross-program discussions, met with SLI Board Chair and JMU Associate Dean for Diversity, Inclusion and External Engagement Fawn-Amber Montoya and visiting professors of Latinx studies (from left, Daniel Morales of VCU, Sarah Deutsch of Duke, and Benny Andres…
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SLI Service Award conferred on long-serving board members
In recognition of their long service and achievements, the college-access nonprofit Scholars Latino Initiative (SLI) has conferred SLI Service Awards on Laura Feichtinger McGrath and Larry Miller, whose terms on the SLI board of directors concluded at the end of 2022. Incorporated in 2012 and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 2013, SLI creates college access opportunities through collaborations with public school…
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Sentara Health grant to increase healthcare career opportunities for SLI scholars
Sentara Health has awarded $60,000 to the college-access nonprofit Scholars Latino Initiative (SLI) to increase underserved representation in healthcare. The grant will support opportunities to develop SLI scholars’ leadership skills and access to skilled health careers, training for SLI mentors, and the strengthening of SLI’s long-term capacity to serve students. In addition, the grant establishes the Sentara SLI Scholar College…
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SLI board of directors welcomes new chair, members
Pictured clockwise from top left: Diana Patterson, Fawn-Amber Montoya, Hector Cendejas, Steve Burkholder, and Lisette Carbajal. The college-access nonprofit Scholars Latino Initiative (SLI) has begun its second decade of service in Virginia by welcoming its newest chair and four new members to its board of directors. “At its core, SLI is a community-based organization led by volunteer board members committed…
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F&M Bank SLI Scholar College Award to support financial sector career opportunities
The college-access nonprofit Scholars Latino Initiative (SLI) has partnered with F&M Bank to establish the F&M Bank SLI Scholar College Award for Latinx students pursuing business and entrepreneur-related studies and careers. Designed to empower SLI scholars to achieve financial sector careers and recognize their leadership in related service and activities, the $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to SLI scholars studying…
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SLI alumna Dulce Alonso speaks at JMU
SLI alumna Luciana ’15 spoke to a crowded audience on the subject of civic engagement and citizenship at a university event hosted by JMU’s Center for Civic Engagement and JMU Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies. Luciana was made to feel at home by JMU students who are peer mentors for SLI’s high school scholars.
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SLI meets Dolores Huerta at Somos JMU Latinx Conference
A SLI highlight from the inaugural Somos JMU Latinx Conference was meeting keynote speaker Dolores Huerta, celebrated Latina labor leader, activist, and community organizer and founder and president of the Dolores Huerta Foundation. (Thank you, Karina Kline-Gabel, Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the JMU College of Arts and Letters, for the photo and for leading the conference!)
