Last but not least I have my third and final recipient of Zapata's Scholarship! I have awarded Alina $300 to pave her way through her first semester at USC!
Here is a short "about me" on Alina....
My name is Alina Mercado and I’m from Baldwin Park, CA. I’m a first generation, low income Freshman at the University of Southern California (USC) where I plan on majoring in Political Science with a minor in Business Administration. As the daughter of immigrants, I am proud of my Mexican heritage and have experienced first hand, through my parents, the struggles that come with being a foreigner in this country. I strive to someday provide under resourced communities, like my own, with affordable healthcare for all, regardless of documentation status. No human being is illegal.
