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Members of the Pinal Scholars Committee.

Committee’s Mission Statement - The Cesar Chavez Memorial Committee is committed to supporting the values of Cesar Chavez with emphasis on the areas of education and promoting cultural awareness.

Members:

  • Ralph Varela, Chairman - CEO, Pinal Hispanic Council
  • Paul Anchondo - Recreation Director, City of Eloy
  • Lisa Fitzgibbons - Director of Marketing and Business, Fitzgibbons Law Offices
  • Jeff Lavender - Leadership, Casa Grande Elementary School District
  • Gloria Leija - City Clerk, Town of Wickenburg
  • Ana Medina - Chief Operating Officer, Pinal Gila Council for Senior Citizens
  • Mary Lou Rosales - Executive Director, Community Action Human Resources Agency
  • Dolores Underwood - Retired Principal & Casa Grande Elementary School District Board Member

Scholarship Application

The Pinal Scholars Committeee is awarding educational scholarships for a maximum of $1,000 for the 2026-27 school year.

  • Mail to Gloria Leija, Committee Member, 586 West Casa Grande Lakes Blvd. North, Casa Grande, AZ 85122. The application must be postmarked by
    Wednesday, March18, 2026.
  • Email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The application must be received no later than Friday, March 20, 2026.

Click here to download the scholarship application in PDF Format

 

Eligibility:

The applicant must be a current Pinal County resident, a senior in high school, and attending an accredited college or trade school. Payment of scholarship funds is contingent upon satisfactory proof of acceptance and enrollment in an accredited college or trade school.

Sponsor Opportunities

Prestige Sponsor

The Prestige Sponsor for the Pinal Scholars Committee Event will receive

  • Sponsor’s logo and name will be included in the Committee’s website.  If desired, the Sponsor’s direct link to their website can be added.
  • Sponsor’s logo will be given cover recognition on the Invitation and program for the Celebration Dinner.
  • A banner will be displayed at the dinner with the Sponsor’s logo and name.
  • Sponsor will receive 16 tickets for the Celebration Dinner.
  • Sponsor will be given the opportunity to speak at the Dinner.
  • Sponsor will be allowed to place promotional material on the dinner tables (with approval of the Committee).
  • Sponsor’s logo, name and brief message or photograph will appear on a power point presentation to be presented at the dinner.
  • All Advertisement for the Celebration will include the Prestige Sponsor’s logo.
  • Scholarships will include the Prestige Sponsor’s logo, and will be invited to assist with the Scholarship presentations.

Platinum Sponsor $4000.00

THE PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSOR ($4,000) WILL RECEIVE:

  • Sponsor’s logo and name will be included in the Committee’s webpage. If desired, the Sponsor’s direct link to their webpage can be added.
  • Sponsor’s logo will appear on the inside of the Invitation and program for the Celebration Dinner.
  • Sponsor will receive 10 tickets for the Celebration Dinner.
  • Sponsor will be allowed to place promotional material on the dinner tables (with approval of the Committee).
  • Sponsor’s logo will appear on a power point presentation to be presented at the dinner.
  • All Advertisement for the Celebration will include the Platinum Sponsor’s logo.
  • Scholarships will include the name of the Platinum Sponsor.

Gold Sponsor $2500.00

THE GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR ($2,500) WILL RECEIVE:

  • Sponsor’s logo and name will be included in the Committee’s webpage. If desired, the  Sponsor’s direct link to their webpage can be added.
  • Sponsor’s name will appear on the inside of the Invitation for the Celebration Dinner
  • Sponsor will receive eight tickets for the Celebration Dinner.
  • Sponsor’s name will appear on the inside page of the program for the Celebration Dinner.
  • Sponsor’s Logo and name will appear on a power point presentation to be presented at the dinner.
  • All Advertisement for the Celebration will list the Gold Sponsor’s name.
  • Scholarships will include the names of the Gold Sponsors.

Silver Sponsor $1000.00

THE SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR ($1,000) WILL RECEIVE:

  • Sponsor’s name will be included in the Committee’s webpage.
  • Sponsor’s name will appear on the inside of the Invitation for the Celebration Dinner.
  • Sponsor will receive four tickets for the Celebration Dinner.
  • Sponsor’s name will appear on the inside page of the program for the Celebration Dinner.
  • Sponsor’s name will appear on a power point presentation to be presented at the dinner.
  • Scholarships will include the names of the Silver Sponsors.

Bronze Sponsor $500.00

THE BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS (500.00) WILL RECEIVE:

  • Sponsor’s name will be included in the Committee’s webpage.
  • Sponsor’s name will appear on the inside of the Invitation for the Celebration Dinner.
  • Sponsor will receive two tickets for the Celebration Dinner.
  • Sponsor’s name will appear on the inside page of the program for the Celebration Dinner.
  • Sponsor’s name will appear on a power point presentation to be presented at the dinner.
  • All Advertisement for the Celebration will list the Bronze Sponsor’s name.
  • Scholarships will include the names of the Bronze Sponsors.