Beca means scholarship in Spanish. The Global Beca Foundation is founded by a group of supporters for community based international education and the foundation is assisted by the China and Shanghai Friendship Association (CASHFA).
The foundation is inspired by its Honorary Chairwoman: Mrs. Florence Lee Fong who is one of the most influential leaders in globalization, a champion for social justice, a philanthropist, and Chairwoman of the Fong Family Foundation.
Scholarships are a key enabler for international exchange and people to people activities. Currently, fewer American higher education institutions provide dedicated scholarships to international students, The Global Beca Foundation aspires to lead the efforts in attracting and inspiring talented international students to cherish their dreams to cross all borders.
The Foundation supports globalization of world affairs and
encourages qualifying international students to cross the boarders of cultures, languages,
politics and economic strata. It aims to enhance the international exchange in
a resourceful way.
The Global Beca Foundation of San Mateo Colleges is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization (FID# 26-2887308). Your contribution is tax-deductible to
the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange
for your donation.
Over the years, the Foundation has supported many talented students who came to study in the San Mateo Community College District (San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley). Today, many students who received the scholarships have transferred to amazing and selective universities, such as UC Berkeley, UCLA, Arizona State University, among others. They came from many different countries, with different economic means, but they have had one thing in common, that is their “open mind” to experience community colleges before transferring to universities. They have added much desired diversity and contributed to the local communities with values so far beyond any attempts to measure...
