From Uncertainty to Purpose: Scholarships help Jesus Mendoza find his path in cybersecurity
When Jesus Mendoza started college, he had no idea what he wanted to study. Like many students, he was working part-time, exploring options, and trying to figure out his next steps. Today, he’s found his calling in cybersecurity at Riverside City College,...
Jessie Parks – Building Equitable Communities Through Urban Planning
Since our inception, IECF has championed opening doors for students in the region. Through our scholarship programs, we help remove financial barriers and create pathways for students to reach their full potential. One of our valued partners, the Brothers of the...
Spotlight on Success: From IECF Scholarship Recipient to Princeton Fellow — Adán Chávez Comes Full Circle
Our donors understand that behind every scholarship check is a success story waiting to be written. Each award we give carries the hope, grit, and ambition of someone ready to learn, grow, and eventually give back. That’s how we build a region where opportunity...
IECF’s Scholarships are Opening Doors and Changing Futures
As a community, supporting students is one of the most effective ways we can strengthen the Inland Empire’s future. For over 80 years, scholarships have been at the heart of our work to create more equitable pathways to education. What began with a bold idea and a...


