LULAC National Scholarship Fund

Eligibility

LULAC National Scholarship Fund, with an application deadline in March, offers numerous awards of $2000 each. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

Established in 1975, LNESC and LULAC created the LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF) to help youth in underserved communities make the dream of college enrollment a reality. A rigorous selection process assures the expectation that future recipients will demonstrate the same level of excellence. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or be granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). They must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college or university, including 2-year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate's degree. Graduate students must have applied to or be enrolled as a part-time student in a college or university. Applicants must have a participating LULAC Council in their area to be considered for the scholarship. Applicants are eligible for the following three types of scholarship awards: (1) For the National Scholastic Achievement Awards, the student must have a GPA of 3.5 or better. (2) For the Honors Awards, the student must have a GPA of 3.0 or better. (3) For the General Awards, grades and academic performance will serve as indicators; however, emphasis may be placed on the individual's motivation, sincerity, and integrity, which can best be revealed through a personal interview and in the personal essay. Need, community involvement, and leadership activities will also be considered. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.