On October 30th, the Institute for Mexicans Abroad announced it had awarded Augsburg College $9,000 in scholarship funds to be distributed to students of Mexican descent.
This is the third consecutive year Augsburg has been a recipient of funds from the program.
At the start of the 2014-2015 school year, Augsburg’s student population included 131 students who self-identified as Latin@. Approximately 86% of this group are students of Mexican heritage, including many with undocumented/DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status whose financial aid is made possible by the MN Dream Act.
As part of our commitment to provide a welcoming campus that helps students succeed, Augsburg operates four culturally-specific student support programs that mentor students of color, including the Latino Student Services (LSS) program. LSS is professionally staffed with an experienced and committed Program Director, Dulce Monterrubio, who provides students with the support and encouragement to successfully complete a bachelor or master’s degree. A graduate of Augsburg College, Dulce has over 10 years of student support services, academic advising, admissions, administrative financial aid, and study abroad experience in higher education.
Dulce also advises the Augsburg Latin American Students (ALAS) group and helps plan and carry out cultural and social events throughout the school year that recognize the diversity of nationalities, race, languages, and experiences of the Latino community.
During the 2015-2016 school year, LSS will offer a series of workshops and events designed to complement and enhance the scholarship awards provided by the Institute for Mexicans Abroad. These workshops will be free of charge for students and their parents.
Thanks to the Consulate of Mexico in Saint Paul and Head Counsel Alberto Fierro for their support.