South Bay Women’s Network (SBWN) hosted its Scholarship Presentation at The Benedict in Morro Bay this year. Members, guests, and scholarship recipients came together to celebrate six Cuesta College female re-entry students, each receiving a $1,000 scholarship.
The scholarship recipients represent a diverse range of backgrounds and academic pursuits. Each woman has demonstrated exceptional drive, resilience, and dedication to her educational goals. The scholarships will provide vital financial support, helping them overcome educational barriers and navigate the challenges associated with pursuing higher education.
The funds for these scholarships came from this year’s Garden Party Scholarship Benefit and the Clue the Movie fundraiser at the Bay Theater. We also received generous support from the SLO Women’s Network, SBWN members, and other supporters. This important effort shows SBWN’s strong dedication to empowering women in the South Bay community and helping them succeed in their education.
Thank you to our Scholarship Interview Committee – Valerie Parillo and Denise Lowe.
Hello this is Emily Jauregui
I was a recipient of the South Bay Women’s Network scholarship in 2024. I am reaching out to thank you again for choosing me for the scholarship last year! I have fantastic news that I am overjoyed to share. This past May 2025, I graduated from Cuesta college with an Associate of Arts in History. I am so thrilled to inform you that I am about to start my bachelor in History at the University of California Berkeley! This is an extremely exciting opportunity for me and I am beyond thrilled to continue my journey in higher education. I hope you can recognize this as a testimony to the importance of local scholarship and the importance of opportunities that are specific to re-entry students. I am so beyond appreciative and honored to call myself a recipient of the 2024 SBWN Scholarship. I hope you enjoyed this update!
Best regards,
Emily Jauregui
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Not pictured: Tina Riley – RN
