ABOUT CTSF
Founded by Catalino Tapia, a Mexican immigrant living in the Bay Area, CTSF has a 17-year history. Don Catalino did not study beyond sixth grade but was inspired to invest in immigrants and people of color with college dreams when he witnessed his son, Noel, graduate from law school at UC Berkeley.
CTSF provides scholarships, workshops, mentoring programs, and technology stipends to first-generation students who face significant barriers to getting a higher education. CTSF programs are offered to scholars in San Mateo, Alameda, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.
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