Dolores Huerta
Institute
The program is offered through partnerships with high schools and colleges. Our summer program is open to all students over the age of 18. All accepted students will receive a $200 stipend after the completion of the program, eligibility for scholarships at Mi Centro, career/academic support, and much, much more!
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for DHI alumni and DACA students!
David Almonte Memorial Scholarship
The David Almonte Memorial Scholarship is named after a former Mi Centro board member and is available to graduating or recently graduated seniors from any high school in Tacoma Public Schools district. The scholarship supports students who share David Almonte's values of leadership, advocacy, and service.
Dolores Huerta Institute Scholarship
Mi Centro's Dolores Huerta Institute (DHI) is a civic education program that educates students about Washington State government, advocacy, and lobbying with cultural competence. The program is name in honor of Dolores Huerta, a renowned Latinx civil rights leader and a close friend of Mi Centro's executive staff.
Student Cohorts
Cohort 1
Over 30 University students from multiple schools.
Cohort 2
Over 30 community and technical college students.
Cohort 3
Partnership with Bethel School District of over 20 students.
Cohort 4
Partnership with Spanaway Lake High School of Over 15 students.
Cohort 5
Partnership with Rochester High School of over 10 students.
Cohort 6
Partnership with Puyallup Digital Learning of over 15 students.
Cohort 7
Second partnership with Puyallup Digital Learning of over 15 students.
Cohort 8
Upcoming class to be offered through Pierce College.
Interested?
To learn more about this program or to partner with MiCentro, Contact the Director:
Adan Espino
adan.espino@micentrowa.org
(360) 553-2874