MPN Scholarship Fund 2017-2018
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Mission Economic Development AgencyA scholarship program for John O'Connell High School first-generation seniors.
$3,505
raised by 19 people
$4,000 goal
Fundraising Updates as of 5/12- Lets End Strong!
Hi all,
Once again, thank you for investing in college-going young people from our community! Please join us on Sunday, May 14 at Cigar Bar in North Beach to close out the MPN Scholarship Fundraising campaign. There will be dancing and a live band, and the $10 cover goes to the fund. Come anytime 5pm-midnight. There will be Mother's Day Margaritas -- all moms are especially invited. You can buy tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mpn-scholarship-fundraiser-chevere-sundays-tickets-33908891407
Final totals will be announced very soon, so be on the lookout. We still need your help to reach our $4,000 goal via crowdfunding. We're very close so continue spreading the word!
In gratitude,
MPN Scholarship Fund Team
The Mission Promise Neighborhood Scholarship Fund started last spring, helping send four low-income John O’Connell High School seniors to college. This scholarship fund is now entering its second year, as we look to send more deserving Mission youth on to post-secondary education.
How are MPN Scholarship Recipients chosen?
All MPN Scholarship Recipients must meet the following criteria in order to qualify:
- Are attending John O'Connell High School in the Mission District
- Have been accepted to a four year college or university
- Demonstrate community involvement
- And have a Freshman year financial aid gap that a scholarship can alleviate
Meet Ivonne Villanueva, a 2016 MPN Scholarship recipient, who is now a freshman at San Francisco State University.
What have you been learning at school? What is your major?
I’ve been learning many new things at school about health equity, plus social and educational justice. My major is Business Administration.
What has been your biggest challenge at college?
My biggest challenge at college is to keep paying for my tuition and for several books that are required for my classes.
How does it feel to have the Mission community’s support for your attending college?
It feels really great having the Mission community support me because of the scholarships I’ve been offered — scholarships that have helped me pay for my tuition and books.
Are you still on the same career track or have you changed your career path?
I am still on the same career track of owning my own beauty salon in the Mission District. That means getting my Business administration degree and my Cosmetology certificate.
Where do you see yourself in four years, upon graduation from college?
In four years, I see myself in working at a beauty salon, but also in the process of opening my own beauty salon in the Mission District.
About Mission Promise Neighborhood
The Mission Promise Neighborhood is a citywide community partnership that was created to support kids and families living, working and attending school in the Mission District. It brings together schools, colleges, community organizations and community leaders to help kids graduate and families achieve financial stability.