
50 Years Strong: Empowering
Latino Students
MAEGA, a San Diego-based, all-volunteer organization, has been changing lives for 50 years. Founded in 1970, we address the financial barriers faced by Latinx high school graduates seeking higher education.
Through dedicated donors and generations of volunteers, MAEGA has awarded over $3 million in scholarships, helping countless students achieve their educational dreams.
Learn more and get involved today.
All About MAEGA
Alumni
Meet our alumni and the wonderful accomplishments they’ve earned!
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Board Meetings
October 6, 6pm - Finance Committee Meeting on Zoom
November - TBD
December 1, 6pm - Holiday dinner at Tony’s Jacal
Recent Past Events
Thank you to everyone that supported the Don Lapham Memorial Dinner🎉 We had a great turnout to celebrate our Founder, Don Lampham and his wife Mary who started MAEGA 55 years ago. They set our mission to help build successful futures for low income latin students pursuing higher education! 🎉
Students
Are you a graduating high school senior? Learn about all the opportunities of being a MAEGA scholarship recipient.
Stories
Over 50 Years Strong:
empowering Latinx students
95%
of donations received are awarded as scholarships each year
Over $3 Million Awarded
in scholarships as of 2025