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 —USC LATINO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP GALA— 

LOS ANGELES, California. 2026

The USC Latino Alumni Association’s premier annual event, the Scholarship Gala, is an evening celebrating the achievements of USC alumni and students. Each spring, the LAA brings the Trojan Family together to raise essential funds for student scholarships and professional development. The evening’s proceeds benefit the USC LAA Scholarship Fund, which is carefully managed to ensure long-term support for deserving students.

For more than 50 years, the USC Latino Alumni Association has prepared Trojans for lifelong success. The LAA community transforms lives by supporting alumni and students with resources, mentorship and opportunities. As a philanthropic community, members and friends of the LAA have contributed more than $25 million in scholarships, with more than $1.1 million awarded to students in the 2025-26 academic year alone.

The generous contributions of sponsors are recognized during the event, and all sponsorships are tax-deductible. Thank you for considering sponsorships that make a lasting impact on the lives of USC students and our Southern California community [USC Latino Alumni Association].

2026 HONORES

USC LAA Legacy Award Honoree

Gina M. Zapanta ’03 — Co-Founder: Z.A. Lawyers, Founder: Empowered with Gina, Member: USC LAA Corporate Advisory Council

Alumni Visionary Award Honoree

Randall Martinez ’89 — Executive Vice President: Cordoba Corporation

Dr. John R. Hubbard Award Finalists

Daniela Rocha Acosta — Bachelor of Arts, Law, History and Culture

Nathan Castillo — Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies

Olivia Diaz — Bachelor of Science, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Master of Science, Integrative Anatomical Sciences