Special Scholarships

The Chicana Latina Foundation relies on individual donors to help sustain and grow our programs. Please consider sponsoring a scholarship in the name of a loved one just like these supporters have done. For details contact Alicia Orozco, alicia@chicanalatina.org. We welcome the special scholarship donors that supported us this year! Abuelitos Villa-Miramontes Scholarship This scholarship honors … Continued

Scholarships

Our Leadership and Scholarship Program forms the cornerstone of the Chicana Latina Foundation. Each year we award merit-based scholarships valued at $1500 to 40-45 powerful Latina students. The application is open and will close on March 31st, 2024. Scholars are selected for: Commitment to equality and justice for Chicana and Latina women Demonstrated leadership qualities … Continued

2024 Volunteer Guide

2024 Volunteer Reader Guide We invite you to be part of the most inspiring work of CLF, choosing the next cohort to be part of the Leadership & Scholarship Program! We need volunteers to read & score applications which is the first step toward choosing the 2024 cohort. If you are interested in finding out … Continued

Annual Awards Celebration 2024

Saturday, February 10, 2024 South San Francisco Conference Center Thank you for joining us for CLF’s Annual Awards Celebration on Saturday, February 10, 2024! This year’s theme centers on the core of what the Chicana Latina Foundation strives to do, honor our stories. Join us as we celebrate those who have shined a light into our … Continued

Annual Awards Celebration 2023

January 27, 2023 @ 5:30PM — 9:00PM South San Francisco Conference Center Thank you for joining us for CLF’s Annual Awards Celebration on January 27, 2023. CLF celebrated its 45th anniversary of cultivating future Chicana Latina leaders. We loved seeing our community breaking bread together, building community, recognizing leaders who have left an indelible civil … Continued

2024 Application Resources

2024 Application Resources Interested in applying for the 2024 CLF Leadership and Scholarship Program? We created resources for you to use as you begin the CLF application and other scholarship opportunities. Helpful Worksheets & FAQs CLF Application Action Plan CLF Personal Insight Questions Personal Insight Brainstorming Tips on Asking for Letters of Recommendation Recording of … Continued

Annual Awards Celebration 2022

Emcee: Marga Gomez Marga Gomez was voted the 2021 SF Bay Guardian Best Of The Bay Comedian”. Last year she was voted the 2020 Best of the Bay Comedian and was an original member of Culture Clash. Marga Gomez has been featured on LOGO, Comedy Central, and HBO’s “Comic Relief” at the invitation of Robin Williams who called her “Amazing… a lesbian Lenny … Continued

Angela Ortiz

Angela is a graduate from the University of California, Berkeley where she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare. During her time as an undergraduate, Angela worked with the Chicanx Latinx Student Development Office where she worked on programming for Latinx student retention. She also worked with the UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association … Continued

2020 Virtual Dinner Event

Musical Guest: LILA DOWNS Lila Downs is one of the most influential artists in Latin America. She has a magnificent, unique voice and is known for her charismatic performances. Her own compositions combine genres and rhythms as diverse as Mexican rancheras and corridos, boleros, jazz standards, hip-hop, cumbia and popular American music. Frequently, her lyrics … Continued