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Six El Paso Students Awarded Scholarships to Loretto Academy

KTSM••Jocelyn Flores
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The Challenge Foundation has granted scholarships exceeding $100,000 to six young women, enabling them to attend Loretto Academy. The recipients, Mia Alvarez, Natalia Aguirre, Angie Martinez, Camila Ontiveros, Perlaruby Munoz, and Valentine Martinez-Mendez, were chosen from a competitive pool of applicants from various elementary schools in El Paso. This initiative highlights the foundation's commitment to supporting education and empowering young women in the community.

Key Details: • Total scholarship amount awarded: over $100,000 • Scholarship recipients: Mia Alvarez, Natalia Aguirre, Angie Martinez, Camila Ontiveros, Perlaruby Munoz, Valentine Martinez-Mendez • Scholarships are full-ride covering all educational expenses

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El PasoLoretto AcademyMia AlvarezNatalia AguirreAngie MartinezCamila OntiverosPerlaruby MunozValentine Martinez-MendezChallenge Foundation

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