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Last Updated: March 31, 2026 9:13:25 AM PDT
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2019 Scholarship recipients

Find out about the Chicanx/ Latinx Staff Association scholarships.

Jorge Rios Scholarship

How to Apply

The scholarship application for the 2025–2026 academic year is now open! To apply, please complete the online application using the link below by Friday, May 1, 2026. 

Please note that this is a reimbursement program — recipients must pay upfront and submit receipts along with proof of successful completion after the event.

Eligibility Criteria

Please read the eligibility criteria carefully before submitting your application.

  • Qualified activities include courses, seminars, workshops, and conferences. Items not eligible for funding include travel or other incidental expenses (food, parking, lodging, etc.) and any training paid for or reimbursed by University funds.
  • Training activities must be completed between July 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026.
  • Proof of completion with a passing grade (grade report, transcript, acceptance letter, or certificate) and original receipts for all eligible expenses must be provided.
  • Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided — all questions should be answered as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
  • Acceptance of a scholarship award constitutes permission for CLSA to use the recipient's name, biographical information, and photo for publicity purposes.

For questions about the scholarship, please contact Gaby at gadominguez@ucsd.edu. 

Jorge Rios Scholarship Application 

Who Was Jorge Rios?

Jorge Rios, a great supporter of UCSD's staff associations, passed away suddenly on March 27, 2010. He assisted the associations with program planning and was one of the founders of the Veterans Association at UCSD. Jorge worked 14 years at UC San Diego and was a Senior Personnel Analyst, Equal Opportunity/ Staff Affirmative Action.

Jorge Rios Scholarship Application

How Can You Help?

Donations are requested in his memory for the Jorge Rios CLSA (Chicanx/ Latinx Staff Association) Scholarship Fund.

Make a donation or financial gift to Jorge Rios Scholarship

Contributions can also be sent to:
UC San Diego Foundation Fund #4209
9500 Gilman Drive #0940
La Jolla, CA 92093-0940

Past Recipients:

  • 2025: Alassandra Marquez, Evelyn Gonzalez
  • 2023: Amanda Barajas-Ritchie. Andrew Flores, Karen Gutiérrez
  • 2022: Claudia Pena, Maria Zuniga-Bel, Gina Bello
  • 2021: Sinai Cota, Jessica Resendez Orozco
  • 2019: Mario Garibay, Carlos Martinez, Belinda Zamacona