San Benito High School senior Viviana De Jesus Villa was awarded the Chavez Family Vision Scholarship at a special breakfast in San Jose on March 31.
There, she met keynote speaker Dr. Francisco Jimenez, author of the books including The Circuit and Breaking Through.
The Chavez Family Vision Scholarship gives cash grants to cover the educational expenses of college students committed to promoting economic and social justice through non-violence, volunteerism, and public action in order to bring about positive changes in society.
Applicants are evaluated based on financial need, community involvement and commitment to create social change. Age, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation are not considered.