2026-27 Scholarships

Santiago “Santi” Toledo is a graduate of Santa Cruz High School who will be majoring in International Business. Not only was he strong in his academic studies, but he also served on Santa Cruz High School’s School Site Council, played football and golf, and was active in numerous campus and community programs. He has been named the Brian Bates Memorial Scholarship recipient for his outstanding community service.

Tabea Wesseler is graduating from Cabrillo College and will be majoring in Civil Engineering.  Tabea is an immigrant from Germany who wants to be involved in developing sustainable city layouts and public transportation. Her previous history includes being an EMT in Germany and being a volunteer teacher in Ghana. She has been named the Bachi Jauhal Memmorial Scholarship recipient.

Alexandria Salyer is graduating from Cabrillo College and will be studying Aerospace Engineering. She completed the NASA Space Mission Concept Academy while she was attending Cabrillo College. Her long-term goal is to become an executive in the Aerospace Industry.

Monserrat Dondiego is a graduate of Pajaro Valley High school and will be majoring in Justice Studies at SJSU. While at PVHS, she was a member of the Protective Services Academy and her goal is to eventually become a police detective.

Martin Ortega-Fabian is graduating from Soquel High School and will be majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. He is a first-generation college student, a National Honorary Society member, and was active in his high school activities.

Elizabeth Garcia-Velazquez will be a Business Administration major, with an Accounting concentration. If you enjoy eating at either Café Cruz or Manuel’s restaurants you will probably see Elizabeth. She is a long-time employee of both, working while pursuing her educational goals.