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The Lynwood Partners Educational Foundation (LPEF) awarded $104,500 in scholarships to 107 graduating seniors from Lynwood, Firebaugh, and Vista High Schools during its annual Scholarship Reception on June 12, 2025. These scholarships support the Class of 2025 in accessing college opportunities and taking meaningful steps toward their future.

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Scholarship recipients will attend a wide range of institutions across the country, including Ivy League universities such as Dartmouth and the University of Pennsylvania, as well as prominent California campuses like UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, and Cal State Fullerton. Students are also enrolling in private and out-of-state institutions, including USC, Pepperdine University, Louisiana State University, Prairie View A&M University, and other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Several students will also begin their studies at community colleges, including Long Beach City College, Compton College, and Cerritos College.

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“We’re so grateful to our amazing partners and donors who make this possible year after year,” said Elsa Chagolla, Executive Director of LPEF. “Thanks to their generosity, we were able to award a record number of scholarships to our students, including a very special one in honor of Dr. Shawna Dinkins, whose impact will never be forgotten. It’s heartwarming to see our community come together to invest in the futures of our Lynwood students.”

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Funding for these scholarships was provided by the support of LPEF partners including California Credit Union, Reliable Liquid Transport, Southern California Edison, the Lynwood Rotary Club, and the Torrance Del Amo Rotary Club, along with many individual donors who contribute throughout the year.

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To view the complete list of 2025 scholarship recipients, please click here.

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For more information, please contact Elsa Chagolla, Executive Director of LPEF, at 310.985.9713 or elsa@lynwoodedfoundation.org.

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