This mission is deeply inspired by the life and vision of Miriam A. Fertig, a passionate and gifted educator who spent nearly fifty years in the classroom, devoted to teaching and uplifting bilingual and Spanish-speaking students. Her dedication to nurturing academic excellence and moral formation in young people laid the groundwork for the Foundation’s values and goals.

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In honoring Miriam’s legacy, the Foundation was established to offer scholarships to high school students who meet the following five essential criteria:

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1. Active Participation in Christian Faith
   Applicants must come from practicing Christian families who exemplify their faith through service, worship, and ethical living. We look for young people raised in households where Christian principles are lived, not just professed.​

2. United States Citizenship
   Applicants must be citizens of the United States or in the final stages of acquiring legal citizenship (e.g., via green card status or approved pathways such as DARPA qualifications).

3. Support for Hispanic/Latino Minority Students
   A key focus of the Foundation is to uplift students from Hispanic or Latino backgrounds, especially those who demonstrate high potential but face financial barriers to accessing quality Christian education.

4. Academic Excellence
   All students must maintain at least a B+ grade point average to be eligible and to continue receiving support. We believe that academic rigor and faith-based values go hand in hand in building a well-rounded, future-ready individual.

5. Financial Need
   Priority is given to students from low-income families who may not otherwise be able to afford private or religious education. By removing the financial burden, we open the doors to opportunity and transformation.