About Juntos Seguimos Avanzando
Mission
A scholarship meant to empower students with resources to accomplish their college and career goals.
Eligibility Requirements
- Open to SGHS Seniors
- No GPA Requirement
- Must Plan on Attending College Fall 2025
- Complete the Online Application
Application Deadline: May 4th, 2025
Meet the Founder
Hi! My name is Vianney Navarro, and I’m proud to be a graduate of South Gate High School’s Class of 2013. Giving back to my alma mater has always been a dream of mine, which is why I launched the Juntos Seguimos Avanzando Scholarship. This scholarship is designed to provide students with an additional resource to help them achieve their college and career goals. Its foundation is built on the belief that we’re all in this together, working collectively to support one another on our journeys.
A little more about me:
I grew up in South Gate, California, and have spent over six years working with nonprofits and community planning across Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego County. My work has focused on improving education programs and creating opportunities for high school students in underserved communities. Currently, I serve as the Program Coordinator for the Neurosciences Graduate Program at UC San Diego. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies from CSU Northridge and a Master’s in Education with a focus on Equity and Social Justice from CSU Long Beach.
Feel free to reach me at VNAScholarship@gmail.com or via IG @juntosseguimosavanzando
JSA Scholarship is Now Open!
Requirements:
- Must be a high school senior attending South Gate High School. (This scholarship is open to undocumented students/daca recipients.)
- No GPA requirement
- Must plan on attending a technical school, a 2-year, or 4-year college in the Fall of 2025.
- Must submit proof of college acceptance. Acceptable submissions: Photo of acceptance email/letter, or a screenshot of your school portal displaying your acceptance. You are able to submit your application without the acceptance letters if you have NOT yet received notice from the colleges.
- Please email acceptance letter/s to VNAScholarship@gmail.com. Applicants who fail to submit any proof of acceptance by the deadline will be marked as incomplete.
- DEADLINE Must submit an application by Sunday, May 4th at 11:59 PM to be considered.
Essay Questions
1. What are your career goals? What motivates you to pursue higher education, and how do you plan to use your knowledge and skills to make a difference in the world? If you are still unsure of your career goals, what change do you wish to see in your community? (500 words)
2. Please explain how being awarded this scholarship would positively impact your academic and personal pursuits, and how the financial support provided will contribute to your overall educational journey and future goals. (500 words)
3. OPTIONAL: Feel free to add other supportive information. (Will NOT count against you if you do not respond) (no word count)
*Please note that your application will be considered "incomplete" until ALL responses and supporting documentation are complete and provided.
Complete your application by the May 4th deadline.
All information collected will be kept confidential by the 'Juntos Seguimos Avanzando' Scholarship. Data will only be used for reporting and evaluation purposes of the program.
Past Scholarship Recipients
