The generosity of Chamber members, the business community and residents help raise funds for the Youth Enrichment Fund Destiny Scholarship and other youth programs. Should you wish to make a donation, please call the Santa Fe Springs Chamber at (562) 944-1616 or send e-mail.
Destiny Scholarship
An annual college scholarship, up to $20,000, is awarded to an exceptional Santa Fe Springs graduating senior.
The mission of the Destiny Scholarship is to provide an opportunity to change a student's direction in life, or their "destiny".
The Scholarship Committee is comprised of the Youth Enrichment Fund Board of Directors and Chamber members interested in the youth of Santa Fe Springs. If you are interested in serving on the Scholarship Committee, please call the Santa Fe Springs Chamber at 562/944-1616 or e-mail.
The Don and Jackie Powell Grant
The grant was established in honor of long-time City Manager Donald Powell. The $2,500 annual grant recognizes an individual's talent and interest in a career in the arts, including but not limited to students studying music, drawing, writing, drama and graphic arts. The annual award is presented to a select Santa Fe Springs high school senior or resident currently attending college, art academy or trade school.
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
2011 Frankie Aguayo
2011 Jeanneth Guerrero
2010 Karina Franco
2009 Bernadette Gomez
2008 Megan O’Connell
2007 Sara Cardenas
2007 Victor Layton
2007 Krystal Uribe
2006 Clement Gosch
2005 Michelle Juarez
2004 Richard Benavente
2003 Jennifer Fernandez
2002 Jasmine Ra
2000 Melissa Hansen
1999 Kim Karnsrithong
1998 Happy Mendoza
1997 John Rock
1996 Jorge Guerrero
POWELL GRANT RECIPIENTS
2011 Mary Ann Talino
2011 Javier Meabe
2010 Sarah Landauer
2009 Grace Olguin
2008 Richard Cardenas
2007 Phillip Glenn
2006 Phillip Glenn
2005 Philip Glenn
2004 Jennifer Carle
2003 Frances Giles
2002 Frances Giles
2001 Gabriel Canez
2000 Karla Manzanarez