P. O. Box 1446 | Hollister, CA 95024
Welcome to the San Benito County League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council 2890 Scholarship fund, where your gift will have a direct impact on our student applicants’ ability to attend college. Established in 1988, our Scholarship Fund is community-based that helps local Latino students in San Benito County to pursue their dreams of affording a post-secondary education. By helping our students pay for college, you are investing in both their future and in the future of our community.
Please give as generously as you can – it’s amazing what we can do together. Make a credit card donation online , when donating you will have an opportunity to designate your gift to our scholarship fund or to a memorial or named fund.
Consider Making a Pledge If you are unable to donate at this time, please consider sending us your pledge to be paid within this calendar year. This helps us tremendously as we plan our budgets and, equally important, it enables us to concentrate our fundraising efforts on others whom we have been unable to reach. Pledge by sending us an email.
Start your own named fund Consider establishing a named fund to honor a loved one or someone you admire. A minimum $25,000 investment will provide a permanent, annual scholarship award. Pledges may be paid over time, and donors may add to their funds at any time in order to increase the annual award. A named fund may also be established with gifts accumulated over time by groups of individuals.
Established on October 17, 1987, the San Benito County LULAC Council 2890 has been dedicated to promoting education, civil rights, justice, and equality for all individuals. For nearly three decades, the council has made a significant impact across the nation, earning a reputation for its tireless efforts in youth advocacy, education, and leadership development. Moreover, San Benito County LULAC Council 2890 was awarded the California State LULAC Council of the year for 2024. LULAC Council 2890 is widely respected for its outstanding work in promoting education, civil rights, justice, and equality for all individuals, making it a beacon of excellence within the LULAC network.
As the oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization in the United States, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is a renowned institution that has been championing the advancement of the Latino community for decades. With over 1100 councils nationwide, LULAC's community-based programs have been instrumental in improving the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health, and civil rights of Latinos.