Our Impact
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2,025
STUDENTS
Since its establishment in 2012, the Department has positively impacted the lives of thousands of students, empowering them to thrive and succeed.
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TRIBAL AFFILIATIONS
Just this year, the Department proudly supports and empowers youth from dozens of Tribal nations, fostering growth, opportunity, and cultural pride across the continent.
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MENTORSHIP
Every single one of our scholarship recipients gives back to the community by returning to the ECLD as mentors, guiding and inspiring younger youth in their journey.
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THE SECRET TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS IS ASKING FOR HELP
The Department provides college planning assistance, including walking community college students through developing two —and four-year college plans to ensure eligibility to transfer to a university.
SCHOLARSHIPS
In the 1970s, the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians established a non-profit to provide scholarships to students.
BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE
Our program participants can apply for the Bridge to the Future Program, which offers a tuition-free, four-year education at CSUN. Recipients receive comprehensive support and resources to successfully complete their bachelor’s degree.
COMMUNITY ARTS PARTNERSHIP
Our Department partners with CalArts to offer programs that give youth participants the opportunity to be added to a scholarship list for their chosen major. This provides them with the chance to receive financial support for their education and career development.
