Merritt Scholars Program
The Merritt Scholars program, started in 2009, was created to attract the next generation of affordable housing finance and development professionals.
This program includes a $10,000 scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students, and a meaningful opportunity to learn more about the affordable housing field via access to a mentor, fully paid attendance at local and statewide industry conferences, and engagement with industry leaders.
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All Merritt Scholars

Nyny Vu
UC Berkeley

Jazmin Vasquez
UC San Diego

Kevin Umana
Cal Poly Pomona

Noemi Ramirez
California State University, Northridge

Marina Panzetta
California State University, Long Beach

Adriana Ochoa
UCLA

Madison Nguyen
UC Irvine

Zaira Moreno Vazquez
UC San Diego

Jasmine Melendez
California State University, Los Angeles

Shawn Kunipo
California State University, Long Beach

Raul Felix
California State University, Northridge

Jovanny Escareno
San Jose State University

Analie Diaz
California State University, Fresno

Linsy Damashek
UC Berkeley

Alec Cruz
UC Berkeley

Miles Cressy
UCLA

Rosendo Cervantes
Cal Poly Pomona

Ronlindia Carter
California State Los Angeles

Jennifer Carter
California State University, Sacramento

Jose Ayala
California State University, Sacramento