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Our Mission
Cientifico Latino, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization that aims to promote an environment of inclusivity in STEM and increase the number of scientists from low-income, first-generation, and from underserved communities in higher education in the sciences through mentorship, open-access resources, and
professional development opportunities.
Where your donation goes
Your donation will help our work in supporting the next generation of STEM professionals from underserved communities. Cientifico Latino, Inc. believes in the transparency of your donations and these are the ways that your donation can help us:
1. Graduate School Access
Cientifico Latino, Inc.'s national mentorship program, GSMI, supports 100 students every year with their graduate school applications in the sciences. Last year, Científico Latino helped 100 students save over $31,000 in graduate-school application fees through partnerships with 61 universities. Those partnerships covered 44 % of total application costs, giving our students the freedom to apply widely.
This year, we lost 16 of those partnerships, a setback worth $8,250 in lost application fee support. That’s 120 fewer graduate applications and 120 fewer chances for students to pursue their dreams, your support can CHANGE that.
2. Graduate Student Success (Scholarship for first-year graduate students)
In 2024, we have provided $42,500 in scholarships to thirty-four 1st year graduate students part of our mentorship program to help first-year graduate students navigate their first year of graduate school in the sciences. These funds helped our students with general educational expenses, such as tuition, application fees, enrolling in academic courses to fuel their professional development, academic conference registration, and school supplies i.e. laptops and textbooks.
This year we only have enough funds to provide twenty-two scholarships for our students. Only 22 first-year graduate students will receive $1,000 in financial support for their educational expenses in graduate school, leaving several of our students without financial support. With an additional $9,000, we can provide nine additional $1000 scholarships for our students to help them thrive in their graduate programs.
3. Program Sustainability
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, there are critical expenses that we need to cover to run our programming effectively and strengthen our mentorship programs. Funds will be directed to the greatest need to support our mentorship programs, which include honorariums for speakers, staff support, and core operations that make this impact possible.
Every dollar you can provide, brings us one step further so our students can reach their dreams.
Thank you for your interest in supporting Cientifico Latino, Inc.!
Individual donations to our 501(c)(3) organization are tax-deductible.
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