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We are the daughters of Abel and Maria Rosales, two hardworking immigrants from Zacatecas, Mexico. Our story is one of gratitude and giving back to the communities that helped shape us—Watsonville and Aptos, California
Founded in 2019, our scholarship aims to support first-generation and immigrant high school students from the Central Coast and Bay Area of California. This fund was established to provide these students with the resources they need to pursue their educational dreams and create a brighter future for themselves and their families.
The Rosales Sisters were featured on KPIX CBS SF Bay Area, sharing their journey as daughters of immigrants from Zacatecas, Mexico.
To honor their late father, Abel Rosales, they established the Rosales Sisters Scholarship (RSS) in 2019 to support first-generation and immigrant students from Northern California.
Watch the feature to learn more about the RSS mission and the impact they strive to make.
Join Our Mission: To empower first-generation and immigrant students by providing financial assistance, opportunities, and resources.
The Rosales Sisters’ Scholarship (RSS) began in 2019 with the six daughters of Abel and Maria Rosales, two immigrants from Zacatecas, Mexico. Abel and Maria raised their daughters to believe in hard work, family, and tradition.
Abel, the eldest of sixteen siblings, and Maria, the eldest of thirteen, believed their six daughters’ opportunities were endless because of their first-generation status. While Abel and Maria navigated their immigrant experience in Watsonville, California, they focused their efforts on understanding the American education system while also trying to understand their legal status, the politics of which were often in flux.
As first-generation college students, the Rosales Sisters intimately understand the challenges of higher education. Their resilience in the face of adversity is truly inspiring. They recognize that education, a powerful force for change, was made possible because of the tireless efforts of their parents, teachers, and high school counselors, who insisted that college was attainable.
Since 2019, RSS has awarded over $100,000 in unrestricted college funds. Along with this financial support, RSS has initiated a pilot program at Tennyson High School in Hayward, CA, focusing on the crucial aspect of financial literacy. RSS understands that it’s not just about having funds for college but also about understanding how money works, a knowledge gap that can burden the Latinx community. The goal is to expand the financial literacy program and to continue awarding scholarships to deserving students.
Joining RSS to support first-generation and immigrant students can significantly impact college-bound students’ lives. Your support can be the turning point in their journey towards higher education, making a tangible difference in their futures.
If you would like to contribute directly to our scholarship fund and help make a difference in the lives of deserving students, please consider making a donation below.
Every gift, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to removing barriers and creating life-changing opportunities for students who are navigating the path to higher education for the very first time. By investing in their future, you are helping to build confidence, open doors, and foster a community where every student feels valued and supported. Together, we can uplift the next generation of leaders and ensure they have the tools they need to thrive in college and beyond.