Pasadena officials questioned about canceled scholarships for Latinas [Video]

PASADENA, Texas – Members of the Pasadena community are seeking explanations from city officials after two college scholarships designated for Latina students were unexpectedly canceled.

At a city council meeting Tuesday morning, Cesar Espinoza, director of immigrant advocacy group FIEL, challenged Pasadena Mayor Jeff Wagner and City Attorney Jay Dell. Espinoza asked, “Where is the money going?” and stressed the need for transparency regarding the withdrawal of financial support.

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Impacted by the cancelation, Ana Pineda, an aspiring engineer who graduated top of her class, was disheartened to learn she would no longer receive the Guerrero Scholarship.

“This was an unbelievable feeling for me. Making me doubt my future, it was a big step back in furthering my education,” Pineda said. The promise of financial aid had been a substantial factor in her …