Scholarship Stories
From Uncertainty to Purpose: Scholarships help Jesus Mendoza find his path in cybersecurity
When Jesus Mendoza started college, he had no idea what he wanted to study. Like many students, he was working part-time, exploring options, and trying to figure out his next steps. Today, he's found his calling in cybersecurity at Riverside City...
Jessie Parks – Building Equitable Communities Through Urban Planning
Since our inception, IECF has championed opening doors for students in the region. Through our scholarship programs, we help remove financial barriers and create pathways for students to reach their full potential. One of our valued partners, the...
Spotlight on Success: From IECF Scholarship Recipient to Princeton Fellow — Adán Chávez Comes Full Circle
Our donors understand that behind every scholarship check is a success story waiting to be written. Each award we give carries the hope, grit, and ambition of someone ready to learn, grow, and eventually give back. That’s how we build a region...
IECF’s Scholarships are Opening Doors and Changing Futures
As a community, supporting students is one of the most effective ways we can strengthen the Inland Empire’s future. For over 80 years, scholarships have been at the heart of our work to create more equitable pathways to education. What began with a...
Brothers of the Desert Launches New Scholarship Fund
A new scholarship fund is paving the way for Black gay men in the Inland Empire to further their education. The Brothers of the Desert, a non-profit organization with a unique support network for Black gay men and their allies in the region, has...
Kyra Boyle, a 2024 Safe Schools Desert Cities Scholarship Recipient: on a mission to help youth
Meet Kyra Boyle, a 2024 recipient of the Safe Schools Desert Cities Burton/May Pride Award. The award recognizes outstanding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or intersex (LGBTQI) youth who, through their participation, dedication...
