Scholarship Stories
My Scholarship Story: Ismael Rocha
Ismael Rocha, College Futures Monterey County Scholarship Recipient, has gone from high school student dreaming of attending college to living his dream and now, giving back. I can assure you that your investment in people like me will be one of the best ones you can ever make. I can assure you all that I will not let you down...
Read moreCFMC Offers $1.25 Million in Scholarships
Many Monterey County students aspire to attend college, but the cost of higher education keeps them from achieving that dream. The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has been working with generous individual, family and business donors to help close the gap. The CFMC announced that more than $1.25 million in scholarship awards are available for Monterey County students. These...
Read moreMy Scholarship Story: Jesus Floriano-Ramirez
My name is Jesus Floriano-Ramirez The Community Foundation for Monterey County has made my college experience a very memorable one. I never imagined myself attending a four-year institution or even standing in front of such a big crowd sharing my journey. I come from very humble beginnings. My parents are both immigrants from the country of Mexico. As a child...
Read moreThe Adventure of Giving: Michael and Gloria Ipson
Michael Ipson, a Washington native raised in California, was attending U.C. Berkeley when he went to the Chinese University of Hong Kong as an exchange student. He met Gloria, a native of China, who was studying literature at the same campus. He proposed within seven months and they married the following year in Hong Kong. He finished his degree in...
Read morePhilanthropy Celebrated
The annual Celebration of Philanthropy of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) thanks those who support and partner with the CFMC to invest in healthy, safe, vibrant communities. The 2019 reception took place at Corral de Tierra Country Club in Salinas and was attended by more than 250 friends and supporters. See Event Slideshow Grantmaking as Catalyst for Growth...
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