Regional Scholarships
100 Hispanic Women-Young Latinas
Leadership Institute
In 2002, 100 Hispanic Women, a nonprofit,
nonpartisan women’s organization with members from a wide range
of industries and interests, launched their Young Latinas
Leadership Institute with the mission to help young Latinas
acquire their higher education goals, explore business
opportunities, and develop leadership skills for their futures
as civic and corporate leaders. The Institute provides students
with annual scholarships of $1,000, leadership seminars,
mentors, and internships. Five Latinas are selected every year.
Applicants must be college freshmen at one of the City
University of New York college campuses
Contact:
Young Latinas Leadership Institute
100 Hispanic Women, Inc.
358 Fifth Avenue, Suite 504
New York, NY 10001
Tel: (212) 239-1430
Fax: (212) 239-1431
E-mail:
feedback@100hispanicwomen.org
Web site:
www.100hispanicwomen.org
Amigos Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
The Amigos Scholarship Foundation offers
scholarships of up to $1,500 to Hispanic residents of Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin planning to enter college or continue with
equivalent educational goals. Recipients must be willing to
recruit other Hispanics to take part in this scholarship and
serve as a spokesperson for higher education.
Contact:
Amigos Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
c/o Partners for Community Development
901 Superior Avenue
Sheboygan, WI 53081
Bar Association of San Francisco-Bay
Area Minority Law Scholarship
The Bar Association of San Francisco awards
the Bay Area Minority Law Scholarship to minority students
accepted into one of the following northern California law
schools: Boalt School of Law at UC Berkeley, King Hall School of
Law at UC Davis, Golden Gate University School of Law, UC
Hastings College of the Law, University of San Francisco School
of Law, Santa Clara University School of Law, Stanford Law
School, or McGeorge School of Law at the University of the
Pacific.
Contact:
Bay Area Minority Law Scholarship
Bar Association of San Francisco
465 California Street, 11th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104-1826
Tel: (415) 782-8975
Fax: (415) 477-2388
Web site:
www.sfbar.org/about/scholarship/minoritystudent.html
BECA Foundation-Alice Newell Joslyn
Medical Fund
Established in 1984, the BECA Foundation’s
purpose is to provide scholarships and community-based guidance
to Latino students pursuing a college education. Students must
be willing to share the benefits of their academic
accomplishments, both now and in the future, with their Latino
community. The BECA Foundation awards the Alice Newell Joslyn
Medical scholarships to students who plan to enter the
medical/healthcare profession and who live or attend college in
San Diego County at the time of application. Eligibility is
contingent upon applicants’ financial need, scholastic
determination, and community/cultural awareness. Scholarships
range from $1,000 to $2,000 per academic year and are awarded
for four years. Both high school seniors and current
undergraduate students are eligible to apply.
Contact:
Alice Newell Joslyn Medical Fund
BECA Foundation
830 East Grand Avenue, Suite B
Escondido, CA 92025
Tel: (760) 741-8246
Fax: (760) 741-8716
BECA Foundation-Daniel Gutierrez
Memorial General Scholarship Fund
Established in 1984, the BECA Foundation’s
purpose is to provide scholarships and community-based guidance
to Latino students pursuing a college education. Students must
be willing to share the benefits of their academic
accomplishments, both now and in the future, with their Latino
community. The BECA Foundation awards general scholarships to
graduating students from San Diego County high schools.
Scholarships range from $500 to $1,000, and are a one-time
award. Applicants are free to pursue their education anywhere in
the U.S., and pursue any major.
Contact:
Daniel Gutierrez Memorial General Scholarship Fund
BECA Foundation
830 East Grand Avenue, Suite B
Escondido, CA 92025
Tel: (760) 741-8246
Fax: (760) 741-8716
BECA Foundation-General Scholarship Fund
Established in 1984, the BECA Foundation’s
purpose is to provide scholarships and community-based guidance
to Latino students pursuing a college education. Students must
be willing to share the benefits of their academic
accomplishments, both now and in the future, with their Latino
community. The BECA Foundation awards general scholarships to
graduating students from North San Diego County high schools.
Scholarships range from $500 to $1,000 per academic year.
Applicants are free to pursue their education anywhere in the
U.S., and pursue any major.
Contact:
General Scholarship Fund
BECA Foundation
830 East Grand Avenue, Suite B
Escondido, CA 92025
Tel: (760) 741-8246
Fax: (760) 741-8716
BECA Foundation-Pepperdine University
Scholarships
Established in 1984, the BECA Foundation’s
purpose is to provide scholarships and community-based guidance
to Latino students pursuing a college education. Students must
be willing to share the benefits of their academic
accomplishments, both now and in the future, with their Latino
community. The BECA Foundation awards the Pepperdine University
Scholarships to graduating students from a San Diego County high
school that plan to attend Pepperdine University. Scholarships
may be for up to $5,000 per academic year and are renewable
contingent upon the recipients’ full-time enrollment at
Pepperdine and satisfactory academic performance. Applicants
must be admitted to Pepperdine University and can pursue any
major.
Contact:
Pepperdine University Scholarships
BECA Foundation
830 East Grand Avenue, Suite B
Escondido, CA 92025
Tel: (760) 741-8246
Fax: (760) 741-8716
California Chicano News Media
Association (CCNMA)-Joel Garcia Memorial Scholarship
CCNMA’s Joel Garcia Memorial Scholarships are
awarded annually to qualified Latino students who are planning
to pursue a career in journalism. The scholarships, which range
from $500 to $2,000 per student, are based on several criteria,
including: the student's financial need, scholastic achievement,
commitment to the journalism field and awareness of issues of
concern to the Latino community. Applicants must attend or plan
to attend a college or university in California. California
residents can attend a school outside of California.
Contact:
Joel Garcia Memorial Scholarship
California Chicano News Media Association
USC School of Journalism
3800 South Figueroa
Los Angeles, CA 90037-1206
Tel: (213) 743-4960
Fax: (213) 743-4989
E-mail: ccnmainfo@ccnma.org
Web site: www.ccnma.org
Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship
Fund
The Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship Fund
assists Latina students complete their undergraduate and
graduate education. The scholarships are available on a
competitive basis to continuing undergraduate and graduate
female college students of Latino background. Applicants must be
enrolled in accredited colleges or universities in one of the
following Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marina,
Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa
Cruz, Solano, or Sonoma. In addition, applicants must be
residents of the Bay area for at least two years at time of
application, and must have demonstrated leadership and
civic/community involvement. Awards are for $1,500. Recipients
must agree to volunteer a minimum of five hours in support of
the Chicana/Latina Foundation.
Contact:
Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship Fund
1419 Burlingame Avenue, Suite N
Burlingame, CA 94010
Tel: (650) 373-1084
Fax: (650) 373-1090
E-mail:
info@chicanalatina.org
Web site:
http://chicanalatina.org
Coalition for Nursing Careers in
California
The Coalition for Nursing Careers in
California is committed to achieving an adequate and diverse
nursing workforce for the state of California. In collaboration
with NurseWeek magazine and chooseNursing.com, the Coalition
offers scholarships for students in accredited nursing programs
across California in 2002, 2003, and 2004. The $2,000
scholarships will be awarded to five nursing students with
demonstrated financial need who best exhibit one or more of the
following attributes: academic achievement, health care
involvement, and/or enthusiasm or passion for nursing.
Applicants must not yet possess an RN license, must currently
attend an accredited associate or Bachelor’s nursing degree
program in California, and must have a cumulative GPA of at
least 2.5.
Contact:
chooseNursing.com
1814 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Tel: (510) 987-2279
Fax: (510) 987-4569
Web site:
www.choosenursing.com/paying/scholarships.html
Cuban American Scholarship Fund
The Cuban American Scholarship Fund awards
scholarships to high school seniors and undergraduate students
of Cuban descent. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or better and
must attend a university in California on a full-time basis.
Awards range from $500 to $2,000.
Contact:
Mr. Victor Cueto
Cuban American Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 6422
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Tel: (714) 835-7676
Fax: (714) 835-7776
E-mail:
lawvictorcueto@aol.com
Golden State Minority Foundation
The Golden State Minority Foundation awards
scholarships to undergraduate and graduate minority students
pursuing a degree in business administration or economics.
Applicants must be California residents attending a college in
California.
Contact:
Scholarship Program
Golden State Minority Foundation
419 North Larchmont Boulevard, #98
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Phone: (323) 730-5994 or (866) 277-4763
Fax: (323) 730-5993
Web site: www.gsmf.org
Hispanic Education Foundation, Inc.
The Hispanic Education Foundation awards
scholarships to assist deserving individuals who choose to
continue their education. To be eligible, applicants must be
graduates of the St. Vrain Valley School District and must be
accepted at an accredited college, university, or vocational
school prior to receiving the scholarship award. Non-traditional
students are encouraged to apply.
Contact:
Hispanic Education Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 2102
Longmont, CO 80502
Tel: (303) 682-7241
Web site:
http://bcn.boulder.co.us/univ_school/hef/
Hispanic Public Relations Association
(HPRA)-Scholarship Program
HPRA’s scholarship program recognizes
outstanding undergraduate Hispanic students who are pursuing
careers in public relations and related communications fields.
The scholarship is open to California junior and senior college
students of Hispanic descent with at least a 2.7 cumulative GPA
and 3.0 GPA in their major subject. Preference is given to
students majoring in public relations, but students in
communication studies, journalism, advertising, or marketing
will be considered. Students majoring in other disciplines who
have a desire to work in the public relations industry are
invited to apply.
Contact:
HPRA Scholarship Committee
c/o Durazo Communications
660 South Figueroa Street, Suite 1140
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (213) 239-6555
Fax: (213) 239-6550
Web site: www.hprala.org
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
(HSF)/California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB)-Hispanic
Excellence Scholarship Fund Program
The Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Fund is a
California State University Bakersfield’s (CSUB) initiative to
increase access to a college education for academically sound,
needy students with leadership potential from high schools
within CSUB service areas of Kern, Kings, Inyo, and Mono
Counties. The HSF/CSUB scholarship program is available to
incoming freshmen and continuing students at CSUB.
Contact:
HSF/CSUB Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Fund Program
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
55 Second Street, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (877) 473-4636
Fax: (415) 808-2302
Web site: www.hsf.net
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)/Little
Village Chamber of Commerce (LVVC)-Ambassadors Scholarship
Program
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund in conjunction
with the Little Village Chamber of Commerce provides
scholarships of $2,000 and up for entering and continuing
undergraduate and graduate students from the Little Village
Community who are pursuing a degree in business, finance,
marketing, or other related fields, and who will be enrolled
full-time in the fall. Through this scholarship program, the
Chamber seeks to support education to nurture the next
generation of leaders who are committed to the growth of its
community. Applicants must be full-time students with a minimum
2.5 GPA.
Contact:
HSF/LVVC Scholarship Program
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
55 Second Street, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (877) 473-4636
Fax: (415) 808-2302
Web site: www.hsf.net or
www.lavillitachamber.com
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)/National
Hispanic Foundation for the Arts (NHFA)-Scholarship Program
The National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts
seeks to continue the expansion of opportunities for Hispanic
youth in the media, arts, and communications industry through
its scholarship program, which is administered by the Hispanic
Scholarship Fund. Applicants must be full-time graduate students
attending one of the following universities: Columbia University
School of the Arts, Harvard University, New York University
Tisch School of the Arts, Northwestern University (drama
department), the University of California at Los Angeles, the
University of Southern California, the University of Texas at
Austin Communications School, or Yale University (drama
department). Applicants must be pursuing a Master’s degree in
entertainment-related fields and must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Awards are for $2,500.
Contact:
HSF/NHFA Scholarship Program
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
55 Second Street, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (877) 473-4636
Fax: (415) 808-2302
Web site: www.hsf.net or
www.hispanicarts.org
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)/South
Texas-Scholarship Program
In a partnership dedicated to helping
outstanding and deserving Hispanics achieve a higher education,
the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, L&F Distributors in McAllen and
South Texas, and Distributors in Laredo, Texas offer
scholarships to community college students, college
undergraduates, and graduate students of Hispanic background who
have a permanent address in one of the participating South Texas
counties. Awards range from $1,000 to $2,500.
Contact:
HSF/South Texas Scholarship Program
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
55 Second Street, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (877) 473-4636
Fax: (415) 808-2302
Web site: www.hsf.net
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)/Toyota
Foundation-Scholarship Program-Puerto Rico
In conjunction with Toyota de Puerto Rico
Corporation, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund provides scholarships
for graduating high school seniors in Puerto Rico who will enter
their first year of college in the fall at a university in
Puerto Rico. Awards are for $2,500.
Contact:
HSF/Toyota Foundation Scholarship Program-Puerto Rico
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
55 Second Street, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (877) 473-4636
Fax: (415) 808-2302
Web site: www.hsf.net
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
(HSF)/Toyota-Scholarship Program
Through the longstanding partnership with
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., the Hispanic Scholarship Fund
offers scholarships of $5,000 to outstanding Latino entering
freshmen students at selected universities with the following
majors: business administration, industrial engineering,
marketing, computer science, international relations, or
mechanical engineering. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or
legal permanent residents with at least a 3.0 GPA. In addition,
applicants must be permanent residents of the greater Houston or
Los Angeles areas and must be attending one of the following
colleges: the University of Southern California, California
State Polytechnic University-Pomona, the University of Texas at
Austin, or Texas A & M University at College Station.
Contact:
HSF/Toyota Scholarship Program
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
55 Second Street, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (877) 473-4636
Fax: (415) 808-2302
E-mail: pip@hsf.net
Web site: www.hsf.net
Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant
Fund
The Jose Marti Scholarship is awarded to
Hispanic residents of Florida beginning undergraduate or
graduate studies at a Florida college. Applicants must be
enrolled full-time and have a 3.0 GPA or better. The $2,000
scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and
financial need. Scholarships are awarded for four years.
Contact:
Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund
Florida Department of Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance
1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 70
Tallahassee, FL 32303-4759
Tel: (888) 827-2004
Fax: (850) 487-1809
Web site:
www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
La Raza Lawyers Scholarship Program
La Raza Lawyers of Santa Clara County is an
unincorporated association of Chicano and Latino attorneys. La
Raza Lawyers awards $1,000 scholarships to Hispanic law school
students attending a law school in the bay area or who are from
Santa Clara County.
Contact:
La Raza Lawyers Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 30
San Jose, CA 95103
E-mail:
larazalawyers@yahoo.com
Web site:
www.larazalawyers-santaclara.com
Latina Leadership Network
(LLN)-Scholarship Program
The Latina Leadership Network (LLN) of the
California Community Colleges awards a minimum of five
scholarships of $500 to Latina students attending California
community colleges. Scholarship recipients are honored at the
Latina Leadership Network’s annual conference. Applicants must
have a minimum 2.0 GPA, must have 24 units of college work, and
must be enrolled in a California community college.
Contact:
Ms. Christine Hernandez
LLN Vice President Central
Cerro Coso Community College
3000 College Heights Boulevard
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Tel: (760) 384-6206
E-mail:
chernand@cerrocoso.edu
Web site:
www.latina-leadership-network.org
Latin American Educational Foundation
Scholarships
The Latin American Educational Foundation
awards scholarships to Hispanic residents of Colorado who have
demonstrated a commitment to the Hispanic community. Awards are
based on academic achievement, financial need, and community
involvement. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and must be involved
in the Hispanic community. Recipients are required to fulfill 10
hours of community service during year of funding.
Contact:
Latin American Educational Foundation Scholarships
924 West Colfax Avenue, Street 103
Denver, CO 80204
Tel: (303) 446-0541
Fax: (303) 446-0526
E-mail: carmen@laef.org
Web site:
www.laef.org/scholarships.html
Latino College Expo, Inc.
The Latino College Expo awards scholarships to
high school seniors in the tri-state area. Each year, four
winners receive $500 towards their academic and personal needs.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents,
must be high school seniors planning to attend a college or
university in the fall on a full-time basis, and must possess a
minimum four year high school average of 85% and 1000+ SAT
scores.
Contact:
Latino College Expo, Inc.
Scholarship Committee
511 Avenue of the Americas, PMB 192
New York, NY 10011
E-mail: latinoexpo@aol.com
Web site:
www.latinocollegeexpo.org
Maxwell House Coffee-Minority
Scholarship
Maxwell House Coffee awards scholarships to
minority high school seniors and undergraduate students from New
York, Philadelphia, Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, Baltimore, or
Newark. Applicants must be willing to attend one of the black
colleges participating in Maxwell House’s local black college
fairs. Awards are for $3,000.
Contact:
Minority Scholarship
Maxwell House Coffee
250 North Street
White Plains, NY 10625
Tel: (914) 335-2500
Mexican American Legal Defense and
Educational Fund (MALDEF)-Ellen and Federico Jimenez Scholarship
The Ellen and Federico Jimenez Scholarship
Program will award twenty-five $2,000 scholarships to deserving
Latino college students who are ineligible to receive federal
and/or state financial aid and who have a demonstrated
commitment to serving the Latino community in the United States.
Students who have been accepted to a community college or state
university in California or Texas (except the University of
California and the University of Texas) and will be enrolled
full-time are eligible to apply.
Contact:
MALDEF Jimenez Scholarship
634 South Spring Street, 11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Tel: (213) 629-2512
Fax: (213) 629-0266
E-mail:
undergradfund@maldef.org
Web site:
www.maldef.org
National Aeronautics Space
Administration (NASA)/Society of Mexican American Engineers and
Scientists (MAES)-Undergraduate Scholars Program
The NASA/MAES Undergraduate Scholars Program
is designed for students who will be attending, California State
University, Los Angeles, New Mexico State University, or the
University of Texas at San Antonio. Participants receive four
years of tuition up to $3,500 per year, a paid 10-week summer
internship at NASA or a NASA-approved facility, money for
traveling to and from the internship site (not to exceed $500),
and $1,000 to their university each year for school-related
activities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, active MAES
members (beginning first semester/quarter of freshman year) with
a minimum 3.0 GPA and majoring in a NASA-related discipline
(mathematics, science, engineering, or computers).
Contact:
Mrs. Stacy Dees
NASA/MUSP Program Director
Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists
711 West Bay Area Boulevard, Suite 206
Webster, TX 77573
Tel: (281) 557-3677
Fax: (281) 557-3757
E-mail:
maesscholars@maes-natl.org
Web site:
www.maes-natl.org/index.php
New Jersey Mental Health Institute
(NJMHI)-Hispanic Higher Education Scholarship Program
In 2002, the New Jersey Mental Health
Institute announced efforts to address the nationwide lack of
access to and quality of mental health services for Hispanics by
providing scholarship awards to bilingual and bicultural
Hispanics through the organization’s new Hispanic Higher
Education Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund is
specifically targeted to undergraduate college students of
Hispanic background who are bilingual and interested in pursuing
a Master’s degree in Social Work from a New Jersey university.
Recipients are announced during NJMHI’s annual conference
traditionally held in May. The number and quantity of
scholarship awards depends on the contributions raised through
fundraising activities.
Contact:
NJMHI Hispanic Higher Education Scholarship Program
The Neuman Building
3575 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 102
Mercerville, NJ 08619
Tel: (609) 838-5488
Fax: (609) 838-5480
Web site: www.njmhi.org
PacifiCare Foundation-Latino Health
Scholars Program
The PacifiCare Latino Health Scholars Program
is designed to increase the number of bilingual students who
choose to work in the health professions. PacifiCare grants 25
scholarships of $2000 each to high school seniors entering
community college, university, or an accredited technical
college majoring in one of the approved health care programs,
including nursing, medical interpretation, and public health.
The scholarships are funded by the PacifiCare Foundation and
allocated in the following states: California (10), Texas (5),
Arizona (3), Colorado (2), Nevada (2), Oklahoma (1), Washington
(1), and Oregon (1). Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal
permanent residents, must speak Spanish fluently, must be
accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or technical
school in a healthcare program, and must demonstrate a
commitment to a career in the healthcare field. Students
selected for the scholarships will be bilingual in English and
Spanish and will be encouraged to serve their communities and
use their bilingual skills upon graduation.
Contact:
Ms. Riva Gebel
Director
Latino Health Scholars Program
PacifiCare Foundation
P.O. Box 25186
Mail stop: LC05-322
Santa Ana, CA 92799
Web site: www.pacificare.com
Pacific Gas & Electric Company-Hispanic
Employees Association Scholarship Fund
The Golden Gate chapter of PG&E’s Hispanic
Employees Association offers scholarships to San Francisco Bay
Area high school students who plan to attend college in the
fall. Students need no connection to PG&E to receive a
scholarship. Students of all ethnic backgrounds are encouraged
to apply. Selection is based on academic achievement, community
service, and leadership.
Contact:
Mr. Jose Lemus
Hispanic Employees Association Scholarship Fund
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Tel: (415) 973-0839
E-mail: jel7@pge.com
Web site:
www.pge.com/scholarships
San Jose GI Forum Scholarship Foundation
The San Jose GI Forum Scholarship Foundation
awards scholarships to Latino students graduating from Santa
Clara County high schools who plan to attend a community college
or four-year university. Selection is based on financial need,
academic achievement, extracurricular activities, general
leadership qualities, and career aspirations.
Contact:
San Jose GI Forum Scholarship Foundation
765 Story Road, Suite150
San Jose, CA 95122
Tel: (408) 288-9470
E-mail: staff@agif.org
Web site: www.agif.org
Spanish Speaking Citizens
Foundation-Aztec Scholarship
The Aztec Scholarship is awarded to Hispanic
residents of Oakland, California attending or planning to attend
an accredited public or private college.
Contact:
Ms. Veronica Sanchez-Cafiam
Spanish Speaking Citizens Foundation
1470 Fruitvale Avenue
Oakland, CA 94601
Tel: (510) 261-7839
Fax: (510) 261-2968
TELACU Education Foundation-Arts Award
The TELACU Education Foundation offers several
scholarships to help build leadership in the greater East Los
Angeles community. The Arts Award is awarded to undergraduate
students majoring in fine arts, music, dance, drama, or theatre.
Applicants must be permanent residents of unincorporated East
Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, City of
Los Angeles, Montebello, Monterey Park, South Gate, Santa Ana,
or Pico Rivera. In addition, students must be U.S. citizens or
legal permanent residents and first-generation college students
with a 2.5 GPA from a low-income family.
Contact:
Arts Award
TELACU Education Foundation
5400 East Olympic Boulevard, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Tel: (323) 721-1655
Fax: (323) 724-3372
Web site:
www.telacu.com
TELACU Education Foundation-Cesar Chavez
Memorial Leadership Award
The TELACU Education Foundation offers several
scholarships to help build leadership in the greater East Los
Angeles community. The TELACU Cesar Chavez Memorial Leadership
Award is awarded to undergraduate students who exhibit
outstanding leadership abilities as evidenced by academic
accomplishments and community service activities. Applicants
must be permanent residents of unincorporated East Los Angeles,
Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, City of Los Angeles,
Montebello, Monterey Park, South Gate, Santa Ana, or Pico
Rivera. In addition, students must be U.S. citizens or legal
permanent residents and first-generation college students with a
2.5 GPA from a low-income family. Awards must be applied to one
of TELACU’s participating schools in the greater Los Angeles
area.
Contact:
Cesar Chavez Memorial Leadership Award
TELACU Education Foundation
5400 East Olympic Boulevard, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Tel: (323) 721-1655
Fax: (323) 724-3372
Web site: www.telacu.com
TELACU Education Foundation-David C.
Lizarraga Fellowships
The TELACU Education Foundation offers several
scholarships to help build leadership in the greater East Los
Angeles community. The Lizzaraga Fellowships are awarded to
graduate students who best demonstrate the potential to be
community leaders and have exhibited an interest and ability in
helping to improve their community through education and
economic empowerment. Applicants must be permanent residents of
unincorporated East Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, Commerce,
Huntington Park, City of Los Angeles, Montebello, Monterey Park,
South Gate, Santa Ana, or Pico Rivera. In addition, students
must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents and
first-generation college students with a 2.5 GPA from a
low-income family. Awards must be applied to one of TELACU’s
participating schools in the greater Los Angeles area.
Contact:
David C. Lizarraga Fellowships
TELACU Education Foundation
5400 East Olympic Boulevard, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Tel: (323) 721-1655
Fax: (323) 724-3372
Web site:
www.telacu.com
TELACU Education Foundation-Edison
International Scholarship
The TELACU Education Foundation offers several
scholarships to help build leadership in the greater East Los
Angeles community. Each year, the Edison International
Scholarship is given to two graduating high school seniors
interested in teaching careers. Students must live in an area
serviced by Edison.
Applicants must also be permanent residents of
unincorporated East Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, Commerce,
Huntington Park, City of Los Angeles, Montebello, Monterey Park,
South Gate, Santa Ana, or Pico Rivera. In addition, students
must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents and
first-generation college students with a 2.5 GPA from a
low-income family. Awards must be applied to one of TELACU’s
participating schools in the greater Los Angeles area.
Contact:
Edison International Scholarship
TELACU Education Foundation
5400 East Olympic Boulevard, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Tel: (323) 721-1655
Fax: (323) 724-3372
Web site:
www.telacu.com
TELACU Education Foundation-Engineering
Award
The TELACU Education Foundation offers several
scholarships to help build leadership in the greater East Los
Angeles community. The Engineering Award is given to
undergraduate students majoring in computer science,
quantitative business, chemistry, or engineering. Students must
have already completed a minimum of 12 college credits with a
minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to apply. Applicants must also be
permanent residents of unincorporated East Los Angeles, Bell
Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, City of Los Angeles,
Montebello, Monterey Park, South Gate, Santa Ana, or Pico
Rivera. In addition, students must be U.S. citizens or legal
permanent residents and first-generation college students from a
low-income family. Awards must be applied to one of TELACU’s
participating schools in the greater Los Angeles area.
Contact:
Engineering Award
TELACU Education Foundation
5400 East Olympic Boulevard, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Tel: (323) 721-1655
Fax: (323) 724-3372
Web site:
www.telacu.com
TELACU Education Foundation-General
Scholarship Program
Administered by the TELACU Education
Foundation, the General Scholarship Program offers several
scholarships to help build leadership in the greater East Los
Angeles community. Applicants must be permanent residents of
unincorporated East Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, Commerce,
Huntington Park, City of Los Angeles, Montebello, Monterey Park,
South Gate, Santa Ana, or Pico Rivera. In addition, students
must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents and
first-generation college students with a 2.5 GPA from a
low-income family. Awards must be applied to one of TELACU’s
participating schools in the greater Los Angeles area.
Contact:
General Scholarship Program
TELACU Education Foundation
5400 East Olympic Boulevard, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Tel: (323) 721-1655
Fax: (323) 724-3372
Web site:
www.telacu.com
Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher
Education (TACHE)-Graduate Fellowships
The Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher
Education awards fellowships to Texas students pursuing graduate
studies. Two fellowships are given to students whose career
emphasis is on community college education. Two other
fellowships will be awarded to students whose study emphasis is
on university/post graduate education. The awards are for $2,000
each. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Contact:
Ms. Diana Castillo
Scholarship Coordinator
Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education
HCSS-Southeast College
6815 Rustic Road
Houston, TX 77087
Tel: (713) 718-7083
Fax: (713) 718-7224
Web site:
www.tache.org
Youth Opportunities Foundation
The Youth Opportunities Foundation awards
scholarships to high school seniors graduating from California
schools. Scholarships are based on academic achievement.
Applicants must be Hispanic students active in their school or
community with a demonstrated financial need. Awards range from
$200 to $500.
Contact:
Youth Opportunities Foundation
P.O. Box 45762
8820 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 208
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Tel: (310) 670-7664
Fax: (310) 670-5238
E-mail: yofgrants@aol.com
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