Loomis Scholarship for Education and Advancement

The Latino Culture began its influence on the Loomis family (Donald in the Peace Corps and Diane as an exchange student) approximately 60 years ago in Chile. They had traveled in and through more than a dozen Spanish-speaking countries and worked at a multi-national school in Colombia for six years. Don and Diane Loomis recognized the value of education and service, especially to those who are marginalized or underprivileged due to their background, immigration status, or life circumstances. They started this scholarship fund with a desire to open doors for Latino immigrants, the people and culture who were near and dear to their hearts, who would not otherwise have the opportunity to pursue an education or seek additional professional training.​