# First Scholarship Recipient Breaks Barriers | Mesa News

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Podcast: [Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357)
Published: 2026-07-05T22:24:10+00:00
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Travis Vasquez, a South Mountain Community College student and first-generation athlete, just became the first-ever recipient of the Guardian Law Group Future Scholarship — a $1,000 lifeline for young people impacted by the justice system. Balancing school, sports, and work, Travis overcame a tough childhood in foster care, finding support through community programs and basketball. Now pursuing a communications degree, he hopes to inspire others with his story — and plans to use the scholarship to cover daily expenses while keeping his head up and his goals in sight. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ba57feedef2f41b2

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