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June 17, 2009
La Unidad Latina Foundation Academic Scholarships
The La Unidad Latina Foundation
offers academic scholarships of $250 to $1,000 for Hispanic students
enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program at a 4-year
US college or university.
Applicants must have completed one full-time year of undergraduate
education or at least one full-time semester of graduate study.
Applicants must have a GPA of 2.8 to 3.6 (inclusive) on a 4.0 scale.
The deadlines are February 15 (spring) and October 15 (fall).
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
The League of United Latin American Citizens
sponsors the
LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF).
Scholarships amounts are up to $2,000.
Applicants must have applied to or be enrolled in a college,
university or graduate student (including 2-year colleges and
vocational school programs leading to an Associate’s degree).
A minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale is required for the
National Scholastic Achievement Awards, and a minimum 3.25 GPA is
required for the Honors Awards.
Applicants must be US citizens or legal permanent residents.
Orange County Hispanic Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) (California)
The Orange County Hispanic Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) provides
more than 100 scholarships worth more than $150,000 to Orange County
Hispanic students. Award amounts range from $500 to $4,000.
Applicants must either be graduating from an OC high school or
transferring from an OC community college. Fields of study include
architecture, arts, business, economics, engineering, economic
development, finance, information technology, law enforcement,
marketing, real estate and writing as well as general awards. Minimum
GPA requirements vary by scholarship program. All applicants must
demonstrate financial need. Recipients are selected on the basis of
academic achievement, community service and/or work history. The
deadline is mid-December for high school seniors and mid-February for
community college students.
Sallie Mae Fund
The Sallie Mae Fund offers two scholarship programs for Hispanic students.
The
First in My Family Scholarship
provides $500 to $5,000 to students who are US citizens or permanent
residents and have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The deadline is
April 15.
The scholarship is managed by the
Hispanic College Fund.
The other award program is the
Community College Transfer Scholarship.
Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund (SALEF) (California, Texas, Washington DC)
The Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund offers the
“Fulfilling Our Dreams” scholarships Salvadoran, Central American, and
Latino high school seniors, college students and graduate or
professional students who reside and study in California, Houston or
Washington DC. Community college students must be AB540. The
scholarships are open to all students regardless of immigration or
citizenship status. Applicants must be majoring in health-related
fields of study, theology, philosophy, cultural studies, environmental
studies or social justice. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Award amounts range from $500 to $2,500 (some may be renewable). A
minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale is required; some awards require at
least a 3.0 GPA. Scholarship recipients are expected to participate
in community service and/or mentorship of high school students. The
deadline is June 30.
Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian Institution offers the Latino Studies Predoctoral and
Postdoctoral Fellowships to facilitate research related to Latino
history, art and culture using Smithsonian resources. The predoctoral
fellowships provide a stipend of $27,000 per year plus allowances. The
postdoctoral fellowships offer a stipend of $42,000 per year plus
allowances. There is also a research allowance of up to $4,000. The
deadline is January 15. For more information, call 1-202-633-7070,
fax 1-202-633-7069, write to Office of Fellowships, Smithsonian
Institution, 470 L’Enfant Plaza Suite 7102, PO Box 37012 MRC 902,
Washington, DC 20013-7012 or send email to
siofg@si.edu.
