SCHOLARSHIPS

Educational scholarships are awarded to Hispanic students on a competitive basis and range from $250 to $1000.

Applicants must:

Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.80 – 3.60 out of a 4.0 GPA scale. Cumulative GPAs above 3.60 or below 2.80 do not qualify for a scholarship;

Be currently enrolled in an eligible bachelor’s or master’s degree program at an accredited four-year college or university. Eligible degrees include: all Bachelor degrees, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Public Administration/Policy, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, and Master of Divinity;

Have completed at least one full-time year of study for undergraduate applicants, and at least one full-time semester of study for graduate applicants; and

Reside in the United States.

Required Documentation:

Official university-issued academic transcript(s) required and included in application. Graduate students are required to submit graduate and undergraduate transcripts;

Letter of recommendation from university administrator/faculty or community leader demonstrating student leadership and commitment to civic service. (200-350 words).

Application Submission Requirements:

Applications are only accepted within the 45-day period prior to the deadline. That is, as of January 1st for the February 15th deadline, and September 1st for the October 15th deadline;

Applications must be postmarked by the deadline; and

Do not send applications by registered mail or other delivery service requiring a signature (Fed Ex, UPS, USPS Express Mail, Airborne Express), as we are sometimes unavailable to sign for deliveries.

Download the scholarship application here:

PDF version (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
MS Word version (Microsoft Word required)

GRANTS

Grants are awarded to groups, organizations and projects that support the educational improvement and civic empowerment of the Latino community, and range from $250 to $2000.

Priority funding is given to student-run and student-serving organizations.

Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed at quarterly meetings (August, November, March, June) of the Board of La Unidad Latina Foundation.

Click here to open a printable grant application form (Acrobat Reader Required).