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The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce And William Jessup University Announce Recipient of $5,000 Hispanic Chamber Scholarship
Scholarship Will Provide Recipient Opportunity To Attend William Jessup University in Rocklin
SACRAMENTO – The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with William Jessup University, announced today that Aurora Alarcón of Elk Grove is the recipient of an annual $5,000 scholarship to use toward her education at William Jessup University in Rocklin.
At the age of 8, Alarcón was introduced to a new language and culture when her family moved to the United States from Mexico. But no obstacle has got in her way of succeeding. Alarcón has received numerous awards and recognition at Monterey Trail High School.
Living in Elk Grove, Alarcón is an active member in her community. She has also played a key role as Youth Ministry secretary at her church—New Hope Christian Center in Elk Grove.
In recognition of her active involvement in the community, Alarcón will be given a scholarship of $5,000 per year for up to four years to pursue her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at William Jessup University. Alarcón plans to combine her passion in psychology and art and hopes to one day become an Art Therapist.
“I’m overwhelmed by the fact that I received this scholarship, which has helped make this opportunity financially possible for me,” Aurora said. “William Jessup is a very welcoming community that I am enjoying tremendously.”
The scholarship comes at a particularly important time for students who not only are faced with keeping their grades up, but also have to deal with how they will pay for their college tuition.
“The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber is proud to partner with William Jessup University to offer this scholarship opportunity to Aurora Alarcón,” said Steve Gándola, President and CEO of the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. “We hope that this scholarship brings Aurora closer to achieving her goal of obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and one day fulfilling her dream of becoming an Art Therapist.”
Alarcón’s passion for art awarded her second place at the California State Fair Youth Exhibit in the summer of 2008. This scholarship will also give her the opportunity to live on campus and pursue her degree in psychology while doing what she loves most, art.
William Jessup University is a private university located on an expansive, 128-acre campus in Rocklin and includes on-campus housing and extensive athletic facilities.
William Jessup University offers a wide variety of degree opportunities, including Bible & Theology, Business Administration, Family & Children’s Ministry, English, History, Intercultural Studies, Liberal Studies (Teacher Education), Music, Pastoral Ministry, Psychology, Public Policy and Youth Ministry.
“William Jessup University appreciates the support and partnership we enjoy with community groups, helping to ensure that young people like Aurora have opportunities to pursue higher education and their dreams,” said Vance Pascua, Director of Admissions.
About the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce:The mission of the SHCC is to maximize members’ business success through networking, advocacy and education. Founded in 1972, the chamber has worked tirelessly to promote business, industry, commerce and culture within the Sacramento region and to enhance relationships between Latino businesses and the community. Today, with a membership of over 600, the chamber is still committed to the same goals set forth 37 years ago.
The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has maintained as one of its core values, the need to provide support, mentoring and scholarships for the youth in the Sacramento region. In partnership with its members and educational institutions, the chamber has given more than $500,000 in scholarships. For more information on the Chamber of Commerce, please visit www.sachcc.org or call 916-486-7700.
About William Jessup University: Founded in 1939 by William Jessup, the University moved to Rocklin, California, in August 2004. WJU is the first and only WASC accredited private four-year university to have its main campus located in the greater Sacramento area, offering degrees in many different disciplines, including Bible & Theology, Business Administration, Family & Children’s Ministry, English, History, Intercultural Studies, Liberal Studies (Teacher Education), Music, Pastoral Ministry, Psychology, Public Policy and Youth Ministry. Anticipated majors include fields in the humanities and science. WJU also offers a School of Professional Studies (SPS) at its campuses in Rocklin and San Jose. Program concentrations in Rocklin include Business Administration, Counseling Psychology and a Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Credential Program. In San Jose, concentrations are offered in Business Administration, Counseling Psychology, and Christian Leadership. For more information, please visit www.jessup.edu or call (916) 577-2200.
