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Seeds of Fortune Inc. California Scholars attend 2024 College Prep Leadership at Columbia University Supported by BMO Scholarship Award

Seeds of Fortune Inc. is proud to announce that our California Scholars in Los Angeles County, California have been awarded the prestigious BMO Scholarship Award, as a partnership between Seeds of fortune Inc. and BMO U.S. Community Giving. The scholarship enabled students to attend the 2024 College Prep Leadership Program at Columbia University as well as receive 18 hours of college prep online.


This award not only supports their journey toward higher education but also empowers these young women with essential leadership skills, financial literacy training, and college readiness resources. Through this program, our Scholars gain invaluable mentorship and experiences that prepare them to succeed academically and professionally.


We are grateful for BMO's partnership in advancing opportunities for young women of color to achieve their educational and career goals.



2024 BMO Award

Los Angeles County, CA Recipients




  • Aalayjah Thompson, Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets, HS Senior, Class of 2025

  • Gabrielle Tjahjono, Gretchen Whitney High School, HS Senior, Class of 2025

  • Evee Perez, University High School Charter, HS Senior, Class of 2025





  • Jacqueline Avalos, Santee Education Complex, HS Senior, Class of 2025

  • Kamila Ramirez, The Preuss School UCSD, HS Senior, Class of 2025

  • Elinna Liu, Gretchen Whitney High School, HS Senior, Class of 2025




  • Maia Rocha, Mira Costa High School, HS Senior, Class of 2025

  • Audrey Benjamin, Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, HS Senior, Class of 2025



"My biggest takeaway was just really getting to have this life changing opportunity and meeting really important people like one of the CEO's of Harlem Shake and colleges like Washington University of St Louis, and more. I have always wanted to do BIG networking and I'm very thankful that Seeds of Fortune gave me this opportunity." ~Aalayjah Thompson









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