Applications are NOW OPEN! (DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS IS Saturday, May 30, 2026) The Board of Directors and staff at the Latino Leadership Council (LLC) recently established the Dr. Reyes Ortega Scholarship Fund at Placer Community Foundation (PCF ) , in honor of his long-standing social justice activism, teachings, mentorship, and community service. Dr. Ortega serves on LLC's Board and is Professor Emeritus at Sierra College. Twice awarded as Faculty of the Year, Dr. O

Thanks to our HN Krenkel Trust fund, we have had the opportunity to support many Latinx students who are beginning their college journey.