As part of our continued dedication to the Oakland community and our mission to support local families and youth, we’re proud to recognize two outstanding Alameda County students pursuing higher education. Through the AEG Oakland Community Foundation, we’re honored to provide scholarships that help ease the financial burden of college tuition.

 

Students with strong academic aspirations applied for this opportunity and took part in interviews with Oakland Arena and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum team members, where they shared personal stories from their high school experiences and hopes for the future. We’re excited to recognize and celebrate our 2025 scholarship recipients — congratulations to both!

 

 

Name: Mareliz Matias Lorenzo

Hometown: Oakland, CA
High School: Oakland Charter High School

Career Aspirations: Physician Assistant

 

Bio: Mareliz Matias Lorenzo, a proud Oakland native, is an incoming freshman at UC Berkeley. She intends to major in Public Health, while also exploring potential paths in Integrative Biology or Psychology. As a first-generation college student, Mareliz is driven by a strong commitment to community well-being and a deep passion for health. Inspired by this calling, she aspires to become a physician assistant, aiming to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. As she embarks on this exciting new chapter, Mareliz is honored to be the 2025 recipient of the AEG Oakland Community Foundation Scholarship. This award not only supports her educational journey but also empowers her to pursue her goals and give back to the community that shaped her.

 

 

Name: Rodrigo Rodriguez

Hometown: Oakland, CA

High School: Latitude High School

Career Aspirations: Veterinarian

 

Bio: Rodrigo Rodriguez graduated from Latitude High School and will be attending Cal Poly Humboldt this fall, where he plans to major in Biology. He is deeply passionate about helping animals in need and is committed to pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. During his senior year, Rodrigo dedicated much of his time to volunteering at Rocket Dog Rescue. This experience not only allowed him to follow his passion but also helped shape him into a more responsible and compassionate individual. He learned to stay calm under pressure and to care for animals with patience and kindness. Most importantly, his time at Rocket Dog instilled in him a core value that will stay with him for life: no dog left behind.

 

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Global Stars Scholarship Program

In collaboration with Legends Global, the Legends | ASM Global Acts Foundation has granted scholarships to college bound students nationwide, which can be utilized for their educational expenses. Among the recipients, five students from the Bay Area have been honored with the Global Star Scholarship.

Global Star Scholarship Recipients

Name: Carissa Kaufmann

High School: Madera High School

College: California State University- Fullerton

Major: Marketing

 

Name: Mordecai Araya

High School: Castro Valley High School

College: University of California- Santa Barbara

Major: Computer Engineering

 

Name: Niyati Ravi

High School: Dublin High School

College: Emory University

Major: Psychology

 

Name: Tanesha Strong

College: Laney College

Major: Culinary Arts

 

Name: Xion Abiodun

College: CUNY Brooklyn College

Major: Business Administration / General Office Worker