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a program of the Simon Family Foundation

Our Mission

Creating pathways for students facing adversity by offering support and opportunities for life-changing personal growth, with the ultimate goal of developing college-educated leaders who impact the world in positive ways.

Our Model

Our Impact

98%

Scholars who are first-generation college students

96%

Scholars accepted to 4-year university

93%

Scholars have graduated from college or are on the path to graduation

What Our Scholars Are Saying

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“The Foundation helped me find the perfect university for me and helped me discover my path as a young adult. Without them, I wouldn’t be as successful and happy as I am today. Thanks to the Simon Family Foundation, I found myself.”

Eileen Macias-MendozaSegerstrom High School Class of 2013
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“The Simon Family Foundation has boosted my self-esteem. I can’t believe I was worthy enough of this prestigious honor, but this family accepted me and now I am a part of them.”

Samuel Briseno-JimenezEl Camino High School Class of 2015
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“Being a Simon Scholar is more than receiving a scholarship for college; it has helped me develop into a positive role model for my community.”

Antonio De JesusCentury High School Class of 2005
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What Makes Us Different

The distinguishing feature of the Simon Scholars Program is the continued focus on activities that enhance resiliency, leadership, and self-actualization through “whole person” development including our innovative PATH Program.
Learn more about the Simon Scholars Program