The Baja Scholarship Foundation was founded in late 1995 with the purpose of providing financial support to superior Mexican students at risk of dropping out of school due to financial hardship.  Initially called the Bajamar Scholarship Program, the name changed as the geographic scope of the program became broader.  All of our students live in the beautiful string of land called “Baja,” officially Baja California, Mexico, between Tijuana and Ensenada, where Mexicans and Americans co-exist in a friendly way.

When the BSF was established, we committed to support our recipients until they are a fully educated member of their community and have met their career goals.  More than one parent or grandparent has wept tears of astonishment and happiness upon hearing this “unbelievable” news.

The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors made up of Mexicans and Americans, local business people and weekend visitors.  Board members pay all foundation administrative expenses out of pocket so 100% of donations go for scholarships to students.

Baja California students have an excessively high drop out rate with many students needed by their families to help in the home or at work in unskilled jobs.  In a small way, this program addresses the “immigration problem” as we believe that an educated populace is one that stays in their own country, benefiting from a good paying job supported by their own culture.

As of November 2007, the BSF is supporting thirty-four students attending a variety of different schools.  Every student holds two things in common: outstanding scholarship and a genuine risk of dropping out of school due to financial needs.

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