Soon, the second of three university scholarship payments will go to the 24 students in the 2025-26 program. All have proven their class attendance and rankings, and are thriving, performing above average in challenging classes. One additional semester remains for them this school year.

The problem is that two of our 24 students still lack sponsors. Friends of Barrón has covered their fees so far, but for them to continue in the program for the rest of this school year and beyond, we must secure funding soon.

These students have worked hard to reach this point. If you would like to sponsor one or both of these deserving students, please send a US tax-deductible donation of $850 to Friends of Barrón via Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle. We also accept cash and checks. Help these kids finish this term. Go to fobnews.org for complete payment options and instructions.

Arturo is in his second year of university, studying tourism at University of Sinaloa (UAS) in Mazatlan and he’ll graduate in 2028. Arturo likes reading about marine biology and listening to music. He works 18 hours a week as a babysitter and a waiter. He’s interested in promoting Barrón as a dining destination, and he has an excellent essay. Click here to read it.

Aylin Paulina is in her first year of university. She’s attending a four-year UAS business administration program and is expected to graduate in 2029. Paulina wants to work in human resources at a private company.

She likes to be organized.

She works part-time as a cashier at the grocery store for 20 hours each week and contributes $2500 pesos a month to her education. Click here to read her essay.