Lorena Borjas Scholarship
(Coming Soon)
Scholarship Application
The Lorena Borjas Scholarship, in honor of the tireless advocate for the Latinx community, provides a unique opportunity to further your vision.
By applying, you honor Lorena's memory and contribute to the advancement of Latinx voices in shaping a more inclusive future.
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Join us at the Creating Change Conference in Washington, DC, from January 21–25, 2026! The Unión = Fuerza Latinx Institute will take place all day on January 21st.
Who was
Lorena Borjas?
Lorena Borjas (1960–2020) was a renowned Mexican transgender activist based in New York. She is remembered as “the mother of the trans Latinx movement” in Queens for her tireless advocacy on behalf of trans people, immigrants, and sex workers.
Throughout her life, Lorena opened her home to provide shelter, legal support, health care, and solidarity for those most in need. She founded and worked with multiple community organizations focused on HIV prevention, fighting human trafficking, and advancing trans rights.
Lorena was not only an important figure in our community—she was also part of the Latinx Institute. Her passing left an empty space at the heart of the UNIÓN = FUERZA Latinx Institute, a reminder of her invaluable contributions and the love she inspired.