How Scholarships for Barra was born
It all started with a girl named Angela who couldn't afford high school. Upon discovering that nearly 40% of young people in the area dropped out of school for financial reasons, Linda Bello-Ruiz and Wilf Brousseau decided to help her.
Then Dave Marshall joined the group and with the support of friends in Barra, the dream grew: today Becas por Barra supports low-income students to finish high school and continue their education.
Thanks to local and foreign donors, each year more young people have the opportunity to continue their studies and build a better future for themselves and their community.
✨ You too can be part of this story.
Our Interns, our pride
Each young person who is part of Becas por Barra represents a story of effort, overcoming challenges, and hope.
Since 2015, more than forty students have taken this path, and most continue on to university or a professional career.
Their dedication is the best proof that investing in education transforms lives and communities.
My name is Alberto Valdovinos Pelayo, and I'm originally from Barra de Navidad. I study law at the Centro Universitario de la Costa Sur and currently have an outstanding GPA of 9.3. I live in Autlán with my brother, who is also a student, and I return to Barra on weekends to help with the family business. I've been part of the Becas Por Barra program since 2019, and it has been fundamental to my academic and personal development. I've actively participated in workshops and community events organized by the program, and I know how important it is to be present at each activity, as it's a way to set an example for the people in my community. This is my way of expressing my deep gratitude for the support I've received, which I consider key to my growth and to the future of Barra de Navidad. I am Alberto Valdovinos Pelayo, originally from Barra de Navidad. I study law at the Centro Universitario de la Costa Sur and currently have an outstanding GPA of 9.3. I live in Autlán with my brother, who is also a student, and on weekends I return to Barra to help with the family business. I have been part of the Scholarships for Barra program since 2019, and it has been fundamental to my academic and personal development. I have actively participated in workshops and community events organized by the program, and I know how important it is to be present at each activity, as it is a way to set an example for the people in Barra. This is my way of expressing my deep gratitude for the support I have received, which I consider key to my growth and the future of Barra de Navidad.
Camila My name is Camila. I'm 15 years old. I study at CECYTE. My current average is 10. I don't have any siblings. I live with my parents. My plans for the future are to become an architect, be successful, and have a family. I like to play volleyball, listen to music, watch movies, and spend time with my family and friends. I want to thank everyone because this is very helpful, and opportunities like this don't come around anymore. Thank you very much. My name is Camila. I'm 15 years old. I study at CECYTE. My current average is 10. I don't have any siblings. I live with my parents. My plans for the future are to become an architect, be successful, and have a family. I like to play volleyball, listen to music, watch movies, and spend time with my family and friends. I want to thank you all because this is very helpful, and opportunities like this don't come around anymore. Thank you very much.
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Nahomi My name is Nahomi Eliana Ochoa Garcia. I am 16 years old, I have three siblings, I live with my parents, and I am grateful to Becas Por Barra because they help me with my school expenses. Thanks to them, we are growing beyond our expectations. My favorite subject is Biology, and my favorite hobby is drawing. I also want to thank the people who organize the workshops because they have helped me reflect on my future plans and have also helped me discover a part of myself that I didn't know. I would like to study at university and become a software engineer. My name is Nahomi Eliana Ochoa Garcia. I am 16 years old, I have three siblings, and I live with my parents. I ... am grateful to Becas Por Barra because they help me with my school expenses. Thanks to them, we are growing beyond our expectations. My favorite subject is Biology, and my favorite hobby is drawing. I am grateful to Becas Por Barra because they help me with my school expenses. I am grateful to Becas Por Barra because they help me with my school expenses. I am grateful to Becas Por Barra because they help me with my school expenses. I am grateful to Becas Por Barra because they help me with my school expenses. I am grateful to Becas Por Barra because they help me with my school expenses. I am grateful to Becas Por Barra because they help me with I also want to thank those who put on the workshops because thanks to them, I have learned to reflect on my future plans and also they made me get to know myself better. I would like to study at University and become a Software Engineer.
My name is Ronny Gabriel Agruz Zamaro. I am 16 years old. I live in Barra de Navidad and study at the high school in Melaque. My GPA is 9.4. I like volleyball and most sports. I enjoy learning new things and always have a positive attitude. I like photography, but my dream is to study dentistry and become a dental surgeon. Thanks to Becas Por Barra, I have learned a lot in their workshops on values and learning, which have influenced me and made me more certain that what I really want is to be a dentist. My name is Ronny Gabriel Agruz Zamaro. I am 16 years old and study at the high school in Melaque. My GPA is 9.4. I live in Barra de Navidad. I love volleyball and many other sports. I like to learn new things, always with a positive attitude. I like photography, but what I would really love to do is study dentistry or become a dental surgeon. Thank you to Becas Por Barra – I have learned a lot in the workshops about values and learning, and they had made me realize that what I really want is to be a dentist.
My name is Luis Angel Zepeta Osorio, and I am 18 years old. My GPA is 9.8. I live with my parents in Barra de Navidad. I currently study at CECYTEJ in Jaluco, and some of my favorite subjects are integral calculus, English, and the marketing workshop. I am going into my sixth semester, and I plan to continue studying because I want to study Food Engineering and support Becas Por Barra so that more young people have the opportunity to continue their studies. Luis Ángel My name is Luis Angel Zepeta Osorio. I am 18 years old. My GPA is 9.8. I live with my parents in Barra de Navidad. I am currently studying at CECYTEJ in Jaluco, and some of my favorite subjects are integral calculus, English, and the marketing workshop. I am going into my sixth semester, and I want to continue studying Food Engineering and support Becas Por Barra so that more students have the opportunity to continue their studies.
Regina My name is Regina Celeste Rivera Barajas. I live in Barra de Navidad with my parents and my brother. I study at the University of Guadalajara, Cihuatlán Regional High School, San Patricio Melaque campus. I would like to study International Business. My favorite subject in high school is Art, and I also like Physics a little. I am very grateful to Becas Por Barra for this great help and opportunity. Personally, I think I have good grades—I have a 9-10 average. I really enjoy studying, dancing, and spending time with my family. I hope to continue with Becas and make the most of this opportunity. I send you my warmest regards and, again, thank you very much! My name is Regina Celeste Rivera Barajas. I live in Barra de Navidad with my parents and my brother. I am studying at the University of Guadalajara, Cihuatlán Regional High School, San Patricio Melaque campus. I would like to study International Business. My favorite subject in high school is Art, and I also like Physics a little. I am very grateful to Becas Por Barra for this great help and opportunity. I am very grateful to Becas Por Barra for this great opportunity. I believe I have good marks- my average is 9-10. I like to study, dance and spend time with my family. I hope to continue with Scholarships and take advantage of this opportunity. I send you all a cordial hello, and again, thank you very much!
Diana I study at Melaque High School. My current GPA is 9.7. I don't have any favorite subjects right now, but I have a teacher I really like named Jenny. I have a lovely family. I have two younger siblings and I live with my mom and dad; there are five of us in total. My reason for continuing my studies is to support my family, and I want to study at the University of Guadalajara. I want to get a university degree. And I like to read. I don't know what to study right now; I like medicine and law, but I haven't decided which one yet. Hi, my name is Diana and I am 14 years old. I am studying at Melaque High School. My GPA is currently 9.7. Actually, I don't have any favorite subjects, but I have a teacher I really like. Her name is Jenny. I have a very nice family. I have two younger siblings and I live with my mom and dad. In total, there are five of us. My reason for continuing to study is to help my family get ahead and I want to study at the University of Guadalajara. I want to have a university degree. I like you read. I currently am not sure what I want to study, I like medicine and law but I am not sure which one I will choose.
Fabiola Hello, my name is Fabiola. I study at CECYTEJ in Jaluco. I live with my mom, dad, and two brothers. I am the oldest. I would like to finish my studies, go to university, and study accounting. I am 14 years old. I like to exercise and watch Korean dramas. I also like to read occasionally, shop for clothes, take care of my little brother, be responsible, and I would like to be an independent person in the future. For now, I don't plan on getting married. I would like to enjoy life and take care of my parents when they are older. My current GPA is 9.9. I like to keep improving and learning new things. Hello, my name is Fabiola. I study at CECYTEJ in Jaluco. I live with my mom, dad, and two brothers. I am the oldest. I would like to finish my schooling, go to university, and study accounting. I am 14 years old. I like to exercise and watch Korean TV series. From time to time I like reading, shopping for clothes, taking care of my little brothers and being responsible. In the future I want to become an independent person. I do not think I want to get married, I want to enjoy life and take care of my parents when they are older. My current average is 9.9. I want to continue improving and learning new things.
Vielka I finished my degree as a Physiotherapist and I am currently doing my social service at CREE in Tepic, Nayarit. I finished my degree as a Physiotherapist and I am currently doing my social service at CREE in Tepic, Nayarit.
Karla I completed my degree in Cosmetology at IDECC, the Institute of Aesthetics and Cosmetology, and I am currently studying Gastronomy at “La Casserole” in Manzanillo, Colima. **English translation:** I completed my degree in Cosmetology at IDECC, the Institute of Aesthetics and Cosmetology, and I am currently studying Gastronomy at “La Casserole” in Manzanillo, Colima.
Juan Carlos I completed my degree in Public Accounting at the University of Colima and I currently work as an administrative assistant at Bodega Aurrerá in Melaque, Jalisco. **Translation to English:** I completed my degree in Public Accounting at the University of Colima, and I currently work as an administrative assistant at Bodega Aurrerá in Melaque, Jalisco.
Gerardo I graduated from the University of Guadalajara, Autlán campus, with a law degree. I currently work as an assistant at a Public Notary's office in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Guerrero. **Translation to English:** I graduated as a lawyer from the University of Guadalajara, Autlán campus. I currently work as an assistant at a Public Notary's office in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Guerrero.
