Proceeds from the event support the Benefit Gala Endowed Scholarship Fund, which provides more than $190,000 in student aid annually.

"The Stockton Foundation Scholarship helped to alleviate the financial stress of working a third job (Resident Assistant and Graduate Assistant) to support my education and meal funds. It also afforded me the opportunity to find community on campus through Latinos Unidos and to dedicate more time conducting research with my classmate and professor. Without this scholarship it would have been harder to find a balance between my work, academics, and personal life. With that being said, thank you donors for your kindness and generosity."

— Keishla Sanchez, Class of 2025