Scholarships

We award scholarships annually to highly accomplished and deserving South LA high school students. Since 2017, we have awarded over $150,000 in college scholarships to 55 South LA students.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN. DEADLINE 5/31/2021. APPLY BELOW.

Apply for a SoLa I CAN Scholarship

Our scholars

80%

First generation college attendees

12%

In the foster care system

85%

Come from low-income households

35%

Have been homeless

19%

Are or have parents that are judiciary system involved

First-degree murder. Life in prison without the possibility of parole. When my father began serving his life sentence in 2005, my mother began struggling as a single parent living in South Central Los Angeles and providing for five children. I decided to take responsibility because my family needed me. I’ve learned that my current situation doesn’t define where I’m destined to be. My community has inspired me to fight and love myself enough to not settle for less. They inspired me to use my pain and story to show others that there’s some good in the world and it’s up to them to find.