Through The David C. Lizárraga Fellowship, TELACU recognizes graduate students who demonstrate the potential and commitment to advance TELACU's mission of building self-sufficient communities through economic empowerment. Applicants must be a first-generation college student, pursuing a master's degree in business or engineering (students pursuing other graduate degrees may also be considered at the Foundation's discretion); have a minimum 2.5 GPA, be enrolled in a graduate program full-time for the entire academic year; and be a permanent resident of a community listed in the college success program guidelines.
Students must also demonstrate financial need, outstanding leadership potential, a remarkable record of professional/extracurricular achievement, and a commitment to the development and economic empowerment of communities. Applicants must be a resident of an underserved community within the counties of Los Angeles, Orange or San Bernardino.