Today, we are proud to announce our Class of 2026 scholarship recipients. Through the collective generosity of our Alliance community, we awarded $310,000 in scholarships to 37 remarkable scholars.
Below are three of this year’s recipients:
Andy Salvatierra, Carson Scholar
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School, Class of 2026
Yale University, Class of 2030
Intended Field of Study: Chemical Engineering & Economics
“I am grateful to be someone who manages to find joy even in the presence of the severe effects of
structural inequality…I hope to use that “superpower” to strengthen communities like mine worldwide.”
Angel Lopez, Leaders of Change Scholar
Alliance Collins Family College-Ready High School, Class of 2026
California State University, Dominguez Hills, Class of 2030
Intended Field of Study: Business Management & Economics
“I want a future rooted in service and responsibility, one where I can support my family, contribute to my community, and lead with integrity. The world I come from taught me that success isn’t about recognition, but about commitment, faith, and the willingness to carry weight for others when it matters.”
Karina Jaimes, College Care Package Scholar
Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield Technology Academy High School, Class of 2026
University of California, San Diego, Class of 2030
Intended Field of Study: Pharmacological Chemistry
“As I move toward a future in pharmaceutical science, I do so with a clear mission: to help create a healthcare system that finally sees women fully, values their experiences, and designs treatments that honor their needs. I believe science can be a tool for equity, and I intend to use it that way.”
What inspires me most about these scholars is both their excellence and perspective. They each carry a deep awareness of the world around them, a commitment to something beyond themselves, and a belief that their experiences are not limitations, but catalysts for impact.
Behind them is a community of nearly 300 supporters, volunteers, and partners who show up and invest in what’s possible. We are especially grateful to the Alliance Foundation’s Scholar Success Board for championing the Gayle Miller Leaders of Change Scholarships, the Johnny Carson Foundation, and to all our partners whose belief in our scholars continues to expand access and opportunity.
Thank you for believing in their brilliance.