The Brief

PHOENIX - Chicanos Por La Causa's scholarship program is celebrating a major milestone, as the nonprofit has awarded money to its largest group of recipients to date.

It was a day of celebration at the Southwest Gas facility as CPLC hosted a scholars' orientation, recognizing the 79 Arizona State University students who have received scholarships from the nonprofit.

What they're saying:

The record-breaking number of scholars means more students can achieve their goals.

"The scholarship program covers tuition up to $5,000, and it's a four-year scholarship award," said Alicia Nunez, president and CEO of CPLC. "You do have to maintain a certain GPA in order to continue receiving the scholarship."

The backstory:

Since 2020, CPLC has awarded over $2 million in scholarships to

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