Aura Matilde Memorial Scholarship Fund

“One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.” (Psalm 145:4) Aura Matilde’s life is a testament to this truth. Through her sacrifice and steadfast commitment to education, she transformed not only her own family’s future but also the lives of countless others she mentored and supported. Although Aura Matilde only had a third grade education herself, by the time of her passing at age 80, she had earned: 7 bachelor’s, 4 master’s, an MBA and a Juris Doctor by way of her sacrifice and support of her children and grandchildren. And that does not include the dozens, or possibly hundreds, of people she mentored and assisted during her 55 years in the United States, helping recent immigrants, such as herself, find schooling, housing, jobs, and other resources to attain their slice of the “American Dream.” “Your education is the only thing no one can ever take away,” she often said. To uphold her honor and continue her legacy, her family established the Aura Matilde Memorial Scholarship Fund for the advancement of Latinas attaining higher education across various disciplines. The first scholarship to be awarded through Pa’lante! (a colloquialism encouraging one to keep moving forward!) will be in STEM. We, at the Aura Matilde Memorial Scholarship Fund, recognize the challenge of funding higher education with costs becoming increasingly out of reach as students advance closer to earning their degree. Therefore, we are committed to supporting high-achieving Latinas along the way. This award is the first of more to come: Pa’lante! Latinas in STEM Scholarship (ACTIVE) Pa’lante! Latinas in Education Scholarship (Coming soon!) Pa’lante! Latinas in Political Science & Law Scholarship (Coming soon!) Donate today to the Aura Matilde Memorial Scholarship Fund. Thank You for your support!