About TELACU

Awards of up to $5,000 are funded by TOYOTA, our Foundation’s largest corporate partner since 2007, for undergraduate students pursuing degrees in Business or STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Despite the growing need for professionals in these fields, recent studies show that a disproportionately low number of Latinos—our nation’s largest and fastest-growing demographic—are pursuing degrees…
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  Louis Elizondo, RN While attending California Polytechnic State University, Pomona to attain his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemistry with a concentration in Chemical Science, Louis worked as an oral surgery assistant. Realizing that he was happiest when interacting with people during his work hours, he decided to become a Registered Nurse (RN). It…
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Community and Economic Development National Association of Latino Community Asset Builders California Community Economic Development Association US Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services US Economic Development Administration Policy Link, Healthy Food Access Portal US Department of Transportation, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Disadvantaged Business…
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Dear Friends: Together with our network of committed partners, for more than forty years the TELACU Education Foundation has equipped thousands upon thousands of first-generation Latinx students with the tools necessary to shatter barriers to their academic and professional success. Each year, the Foundation impacts the lives of as many as 2,000 high school, college…
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Each year, TELACU Scholars graduate from some of the most selective and prestigious colleges and universities across the United States, due in great measure to the generous financial support provided by our network of committed corporate partners. To maximize their impact, these funds are further leveraged through partnerships TELACU has established with some of these…
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Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management, a top 25 Business School, has educational opportunities and scholarships available for qualified candidates with academic excellence, leadership potential, strong internship/work experience, who are highly motivated, career driven, and are interested in pursuing an MBA from the globally ranked institution. Krannert School of Management is committed to increasing the…
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