2026 Scholarship Award Winners Announced!

We are incredibly proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Dr. Beatriz Solis Scholarship! These remarkable students embody the spirit and dedication of Dr. Beatriz Solis, a fierce advocate for vulnerable and disadvantaged communities, and for social, economic, environmental, and racial justice.

Please join us in congratulating the 2026 Dr. Beatriz Solis Scholarship Award Winners:

Mia Justine Martinez
‍Attending: Emerson, Theater and Performance
From: Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts

Naira Wadley
‍Attending: Howard College, Film, Media and Journalism
From: John Muir HS

Fernanda Martinez
‍Attending: Williams College, Political Science
From: Middle College HS

Giovanni Benitez
‍Attending: USC, Public Health
From: Pasadena HS

Julie Vera
‍Attending: UC Berkeley, Political Science
From: Roosevelt HS

Monicharyss Estrada
‍Attending: UC Santa Cruz, Sociology
From: Roosevelt HS

Katherine Aviles-Mondragon
‍Attending: CSU Sacramento, History
From: Roosevelt HS

Destiny Gutierrez
‍Attending: CSU Fullerton, Nursing
From: La Puente HS

Gabriella Marie Cunanan
‍Attending: UC Riverside, Psychology
From: South Pasadena HS

In Memoriam

We honor the memory of Ted Hajjar and Dr. Susan Zollman, whose legacy lives on through the students they championed. The award for Fernanda Martinez is dedicated in honor of Ted Hajjar, and the award for Giovanni Benitez is dedicated in honor of Dr. Susan Zollman.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners! Your commitment to higher education and your communities is a true testament to Dr. Solis's enduring legacy. We wish you immense success in your future academic endeavors.

You can help us continue to support future scholarship recipients! Please consider donating to the Dr. Beatriz Solis Scholarship Fund, hosted by Inner City Struggle, to help us empower more students in their pursuit of higher education: Donate Here