Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation

3 days ago

Welcome to our first Scholar Saturday! We’ll be highlighting the inspiring students whose futures are being shaped through our Legacy Scholarships.

We’re kicking off the series with Janessa, a first-generation college student heading to Cal State Fullerton this fall! Janessa has been part of Dodgers Dreamteam since she was four years old, following in the footsteps of her older siblings. Now, after more than a decade in the program, she’s beginning a new chapter as a Legacy Scholar.

For Janessa, this scholarship represents a meaningful step toward easing the financial pressures of college and allowing her to focus more fully on her education.

“Coming from a low income family, having a scholarship will give them a little bit of financial relief. It means a lot that my family wouldn’t have that burden and it’ll be a little bit of help for them.”

Raised with the belief that giving back is important, Janessa hopes to use her education to make a difference in the community that helped shape her. Her goal is to return to her neighborhood, volunteer, and mentor younger students who need a role model—continuing the cycle of support that this scholarship has provided for her.

Congratulations, Janessa! We’re excited to follow your journey and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make at Cal State Fullerton and beyond. #ScholarSaturday #BiggerThanBaseball ... See MoreSee Less