SCAG Awards 11 Scholarships to Southern California Students
SCAG announced the awardees of the 2026 SCAG Scholarship Program at the 2026 Regional Conference and General Assembly on May 7 in Palm Desert. This 16th annual SCAG Scholarship Program provides support and inspiration for the next generation of public servants. SCAG received a record 183 applications from throughout the SCAG region.
The Scholarship Committee of eight Regional Council members and two representatives from academia recommended that the Regional Council award 11 students with a 2026 SCAG Scholarship Award:
Imperial County
- Roberto Gonzalez (Imperial)
- Benjamin Amezcua (El Centro)
- Sydney Trevino (Holtville)
Los Angeles County
- Marley Antonio (Granada Hills)
- Annalia Henderson (Palos Verdes Estates)
Orange County
- My Le (Santa Ana)
Riverside County
- Kaden Ren (Riverside)
San Bernardino County
- Michael Wong (Rancho Cucamonga)
Ventura County
- Ariana Perez (Ojai)
The California Transportation Foundation once again partnered with SCAG to provide funding for two additional scholarship awards:
- Lizzet Uriarte (Paramount)
- Dheekshaw Gopinath (Oak Park)
Congratulations to these future leaders in Southern California’s planning and governing community.