Two local high schoolers to receive college scholarships

Girls Inc. will give a big hand to two Newport-Mesa students at its National Scholars Reception on Tuesday.

The organization is presenting two female students a total of $17,500 in scholarship money at next week’s event.

Nadia Ensastegui, a senior at Estancia High School, will receive $15,000 while Julieth Zapata, a junior at Costa Mesa High School, will get $2,500.

Nadia will attend Chapman University to study political science, which she hopes will lead to a law degree.

Julieth is looking to attend Cal State Fullerton to pursue women’s studies.

To qualify for the awards, applicants had to be a member of Girls Inc., be a junior or senior in high school and have a minimum grade point average of 2.8.

The reception will be at 5:30 p.m. at the Girls Inc. Center in Costa Mesa.

Call (949) 646-7181 or go to www.girlsinc-oc.org for more information.

— Daniel Tedford