Comunidad for Health Equity (CHE) Presents the Paredes-Miramontes Educational Scholarship

Comunidad for Health Equity (CHE) is a community of UC Berkeley students who are not only interested in pursuing a career in the health field, but leaders who use their knowledge to create solutions to the health issues that affect the Latinx community. Our goals include motivating students to pursue a health career, instilling the desire to help the underserved and providing resources to our members. CHE creates a friendly and welcoming environment where members can help and support each other and provide resources to educate the local underserved communities.

CHE was established in 1976 by Chicanx/Latinx students at the University of California, Berkeley. Their goal was to create an organization dedicated to motivate minority students to pursue health careers focused on closing health disparities in the underserved communities. CHE remains a strong group and continues to stay true to its mission since its inception 40 years ago.

The purpose of our annual CHE scholarship is to support and motivate students pursuing a health related career with a strong desire to serve their community. The scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance as a way to ease their way through college. CHE will award $500 scholarships to students that demonstrates a strong interest in a health related career and financial need.

When it comes to selling food Benjamins motto is

“Mientra los estudiantes sigan comiendo tacos, yo no dejaré de hacer tacos.”

Familia Paredes-Miramontes

In May 2018, it will be 30 years since Benjamin Paredes has been serving food in the Bay Area. It started with his Mexican food restaurant in Fruitvale and continues to this day at the UC Berkeley campus. Benjamin and his wife, Maria Miramontes, along with their 4 daughters have helped fundraise with CHE and other student organizations across campus. Their first presence on the UC Berkeley campus was in 2008 after a student affiliated with CHE spoke with the family about collaborating to raise money for scholarships by selling tacos on Sproul. Ten years later, la familia Paredes Miramontes has created a tradition on the UC Berkeley campus known as “Taco Tuesday.” The value they place on college education drives them continue to give back to the community by hosting events like this. Taco Tuesday has been a growing experience for both CHE and la familia Paredes Miramontes as we continue to work together and help bridge the financial barrier of higher education for the Latinx community.

Scholarship Information for undergraduates:

Eligibility Requirements:

Anyone interested in helping the Latinx/Chicanx community may apply

*No* GPA Requirement and *No* Letter of Recommendation needed

Be a UC Berkeley student that has at least one academic semester remaining

Proof of Fall 2024 enrollment upon request

Must be pursuing a career in Health (Pharmacy, Public Health, Medicine, Dental, etc)

Students are eligible to receive the scholarship regardless of immigration or citizenship status

To Apply:

Provide general personal information and answer all prompts provided

Application must be submitted by TBD (No late applications will be considered)

The application form can be found and submitted here: TBA

Should you have any questions/concerns, please email us at calchescholarships@gmail.com and CC calchefundraising@gmail.com and calchefundraising2@gmail.com

Applicants will be notified by Mid/Late May 2023

Scholarship Information for High School Students: