Scholarship

$500 – $1, 000 AWARD

On August of 2012, a very special woman left to the heaven’s above. At the age of 47, Modesta Longoria-our Tia, passed away after a valiant battle with breast cancer. During her last weeks with us physically, many of us will never forget her telling us that although her body was tired, she HERSELF- was not. This was a testament of her strong spirit and her courageous journey with this unfortunate disease.

In 2012, we added an additional philanthropy to Supernova- Celebrating Life, While Giving Back To The Community,  in honor of our loved one – Auntie Modesta (Tita). Her journey and will to fight this disease is an inspiration that provided strength, support, and love to so many. In her honor, we introduced a scholarship that is available to students.

Requirements include:

1. Personal Essay (2 pages maximum). Open to any major but please describe how your current educational and/or professional path will lead towards raising cancer awareness, prevention and/ or support within the Latino community and/or vulnerable populations.
2. Must be enrolled at least part time (6 units) in a community college or university in California, working towards an Associate, Bachelors, or Masters degree
3. Current transcripts (unofficial is ok). Must have a minimum 2.8 GPA
4. At least one letter of recommendation from a professor, mentor or employment supervisor, speaking on your potential for leadership and qualification for this award
5. Students of Latino background (or any student who demonstrates a commitment towards working with Latino communities)

(Above: Photo of 2019 scholarship recipients Brenda Marquez and Eliana Lopez)

Recipients are required to be available for the Supernova – Celebrating Life, While Giving Back To The Community event on Saturday, November 23, 2024, to be presented with their scholarship.

View all past recipients.

Download the 2023-2024 Scholarship here

For additional support, contact us at supernovafoundation@gmail.com