Scholarships

Dr. Ruben Zepeda II served as Superintendent of Keppel Union School District and was a strong partner to RISE After School Programs.  Honoring a tireless advocate for children and underserved populations, the Dr. Ruben Zepeda II Memorial Scholarship will be presented annually to a graduating high school student in the Antelope Valley Union High School District who participated in an after school program while in elementary or middle school,  and who intends to enroll in college in the fall immediately after graduation, with the goal of becoming an educator.

Previous scholarship recipients

2021 - Abigail Velazquez - Littlerock HS

2022 - Makayla Dowdell - Palmdale HS

2023 - Alejandrina Moran - Littlerock HS & Victoria Abban - Lancaster HS

Kim Morales worked in a number of capacities in RISE: starting as a program instructor, she later provided support as a classroom teacher and sports coach to our program at Lake Los Angeles School.  The Kim Morales Memorial Scholarship will be presented to a graduating senior in the Antelope Valley Union High School District who participated in an after school program while in elementary or middle school, overcame adversity during his or her educational career, and intends to attend college immediately after graduation.

Previous scholarship recipients

2021 - Monica Bellamy - Pete Knight HS

2022 - Emily Espinoza Nunez - Palmdale HS

2023 - Brianna Perez - Littlerock HS & Ezekial Adeleke - Palmdale HS