Mission
The Vallejo Education and Business Alliance Foundation, Inc. (VEBA) brings together community leaders from education, business, and public policy sectors to enhance communication and collaboration benefiting Vallejo residents. The Alliance is committed to expanding educational opportunities for Vallejo residents of all ages, fostering a family-friendly community, and promoting a healthy business climate throughout Solano County.
Values
VEBA envisions a city wherein the symbiotic relationship of business and education in the civic and economic welfare of the city is openly recognized, promoted, and supported. easy.
BECOME AN
ASSOCIATE
MEMBER
As an Associate Member of VEBA, you, your organization, and your community will benefit from participation in an organization committed to expanding educational opportunities for Vallejo residents of all ages and fostering a family friendly community. VEBA provides opportunities for individuals, businesses and civic organizations to support Vallejo's youth and their education thorough VEBA's programs and scholarships.
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER LEVELS
General/Individual $50
Student $10
Senior Citizen (over 55) $15
Non-profit $100
Government/Elected $100
Small Business $150
Corporate $1,000
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Benefits include naming rights for scholarships over $1000, listing on VEBA website, and recognition at events.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Listed are scholarships that are available to students in the City of Vallejo, CA. Contact the company or organization for further information.
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Vallejo Promise Scholarship
(Vallejo Education and Business Alliance)
The Vallejo Promise is a collaborative partnership to encourage and assist students from middle school through 12th grade to continue their education. Highlights of the program include a scholarship towards fees at community or four-year colleges for all students upon graduation from Vallejo public high schools. VEBA activities are focused on fundraising for these scholarships.
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Chinese American Association of Solano County (CAASC)
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Shallenberger Family Memorial
(707)-642-1620
Pezzotti/ Gray/ Hanns
(707)-642-1620
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Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)
(855)-670-4787
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Playing With Purpose Award
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The Violet Richardson Award
(707)-255-8056
ASSIST-A-GRAD SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, INC.
c/o Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce
Assist-A-Grad.org
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Lewis Howard Latimer Scholarship
www.web.mit.edu/invent/iow/latimer.html
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Italian Catholic Federation
1-888-423-1924
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College Scholarships
www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/asian
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Scholarships for Hispanics
www.scholarshipsforhispanics.com
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Wendy’s Scholarship
www.wendysandcokescholarship.com
Prudential Spirit Award
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St. Mary’s College Merit Scholarship
www.stmarys-ca.edu/admissions-aid/scholarships
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Matt Garcia Scholarship
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Mexican - American Legal Defense Education Fund
www.maldef.org/leadership/scholarships
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Tidings Scholarship
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Horatio Alger Scholarship
www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
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Coca-Cola Scholarship
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Christermon Foundation
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Sonoma State University
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California Association of Collectors
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Alpha Phi Alpha
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Profiles in Courage Essay
www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest
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Scholarship For America
scholarshipamerica.org
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund
www.hsf.net/scholarship
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McKelvey Foundation
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Violet Richardson Award
AXA Community & Achievement Scholarships
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Elks National Foundation
Percy Abram Jr. Scholarship
(Information Still Needed)
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Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
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Gates Millennium
KP Latino Association/Chicana Latina Foundation
www.chicanalatina.org/scholarship
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship
www.corporate.comcast.com/news-information/news-feed/recognizing-the-best-and-brightest-nationwide
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Coca Cola Scholars Program
www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants
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BOARD & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Executive Committee
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Chair - Dr. Lisa May Norton
Touro University California
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1st Vice Chair - William Spalding
Vallejo City Unified School District
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​Secretary - Cheri Summers
​​Vallejo City Unified School District
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Treasurer - Franz Lozano
California State University Maritime Academy
Filipino American Chamber
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At-Large Tom Bartee
District Director, Senator Bill Dodd
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At-Large Hermie Sunga
Business Member-at-Large
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Parliamentarian A. Marie Young
Solano Community College Board
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Board of Directors
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Jess Malgapo
Filipino American Chamber of Commerce
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Leo Callejas
Solano Hispanic Chamber
Jerry Gonzales
Solano Hispanic Chamber
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Shawna Gilroy
Vallejo Chamber of Commerce
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Dr. Jim Scott
Touro University California
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Lisa Neeley
Solano Community College ​
​Dr. Lori Schroeder​
California State University Maritime Academy
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Dr. Kathleen McMahon
California State University Maritime Academy
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Debbie Johnson
Sutter Solano
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Marques Elliot
Sutter Solano
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Carol A. Harris
Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano​
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Paul Adler
Valero Benicia Refinery
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Rosemary Thurston
Solano Community College District Governing Board
A. Marie Young
Solano Community College District Governing Board
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Elease Cheek
Solano County Board of Education
Carlos Flores
Vallejo City Unified District Board
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Glen Amboy
Vallejo City Unified District Board
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Pippin Dew
Vallejo City Council
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Loretta Gaddies
Director Love the Skin You’re In
Dr. Melvinia King
Fighting Back Partnership
Jameelah Hanif
Watch Me Grow, INC.
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