The Cheech Marin Scholarship Program is generously funded by Cheech Marin. The Cheech Marin Scholarship Program is designed to help Hispanic leaders from California complete a graduate-level degree in the liberal arts (specifically entertainment-related programs).

About the Donor:

Cheech Marin was born in Los Angeles, California. Raised by his father, who worked as an LAPD officer, and his mother, who worked as a secretary. He grew up in Granada Hills, where he attended Bishop Alemany High School and developed a reputation as a comedian, among his fellow students.