Announcing the Jesse Tafalla, Jr. Scholarship Fund
To provide college scholarships for High School Seniors from the School of YES! summer program!
About Jesse Tafalla, Jr.
A longtime board member, Jesse championed Cara Mía at every turn and dedicated his life to community service – from Rainbow LULAC to local justice causes. Through this scholarship, we honor his passion, leadership, and enduring impact.
About the Fund
Scholarships are given to outstanding high school Student Leaders from the School of YES! who demonstrated Leadership, Resilience, and Vision.
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Katherina de Leon (left) will be a freshman at American University in Washington D.C.
Shiloh Martínez (center) will attend the University of Texas-Dallas.
Jorge Monzuris (right) will attend the University of Texas-Arlington.
Double their Scholarships!
Cara Mía is awarding each Tafalla scholar a $1,000 scholarship.
You can match our gift to double their support as they enter college!
Give $1,000 to fully match a student’s award – or any amount to help us grow the fund!
Special Thanks to our Supporters of the Jesse Tafalla, Jr. Scholarship Fund!
Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation for the generous seed funding
David & Diana Aguilera
Anonymous Donor
David Contreras
Dr. Gatalina Garcia
Gil Glover
Robyn Flatt
Honorable Veletta Forsythe Lill
Chris Heinbaugh
Jonathan & Eve Lamendola
Elaine Lozano
Helen Lozano
Michael McCue
Delia Rios
Jennifer Scripps