Established in 1996 with gifts from Whittier alumni, friends, and foundations honoring Martin Ortiz '48, the scholarship provides educational opportunities for three high-achieving Latino students each year, and continues El Jefe's legacy in perpetuity.
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The Martin Ortiz Fellowship would provide select students with an award to do a summer internship or research under the guidance of a Whittier College faculty member. Ortiz Fellows will be able to take on opportunities that would be otherwise inaccessible due to financial concerns and obligations. The fellowship experience will also enhance the student's career and graduate school preparedness.
The Programs are a continuation of the work Mr. Ortiz did with Latino students and their families. Your support will allow the Ortiz Programs to provide academic and career resources, primarily to first-generation college Latino students, and will enable the Programs to serve as liaison between Latino students, parents, alumni, community organizations, and the Whittier College family.
For more information, contact the Advancement Office at at 562.907.4288 or email development@whittier.edu
