Augsburg College Collaboration

Pilot program provides yearly scholarships

In 2008, the Hawkinson Foundation began a pilot program in collaboration with Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN providing yearly scholarships for three students. Each student received a Hawkinson Scholarship last year, and they continue to meet the foundation's requirements of scholars. All three are affiliated with Admission Possible, which identifies and assists low-income students who demonstrate potential and motivation for higher education.

Juve Meza-Rodriguez is a junior at Augsburg College, majoring in sociology and peace and justice studies. He has interned with Project Navigate (Necessary And Valuable Insight to Gain Access Toward Higher Education), aimed at increasing the number of immigrant students pursuing higher education in Minnesota.

Ulises Ayala-Beltran is a junior at Augsburg, majoring in accounting with a minor in French. He has been active with Project Navigate.

Maria Hinojosa is a sophomore at Augsburg, majoring in biology and chemistry. She plans to go to medical school and become a pediatrician.