Are you looking for a Scholarship?
Below are several links to a list of available scholarships. These are a few of them. There are hundreds of them out there.
For more information, click on their link. But, don't WAIT until they are due to complete them. Many of the scholarships may take several weeks to collect the required information and documents.
Make sure to meet with Andrea for more information by email at azamora@lnesc.org or by Zoom.
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Current Scholarships
| Undocuscholars (Opens 1/1/21) | OPEN to all undocumented students, regardless of DACA eligibility. (High school seniors, undergrads, graduate students, law students, etc) | $1,000 | |
| NO GPA requirement, NO volunteer/club involvement. | |||
| You need to write about your passions, goals, and dreams. No traumatic expereinces or hardships. | |||
| EACH scholarship has its own eligibility requirements. | |||
| Applications available in Spanish! | |||
| https://www.undocuscholars.com/scholarships | |||
| Jack Kent Cooke Undergrad Transfer Scholarship | Open to community college students seeking to complete B.A. at a 4-year college | Up to $40,000 | 1/6/2021 |
| Must have sophomore status with a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale | |||
| No previous enrollment or attendance at a 4-year institution | |||
| Apply through the Common App! | |||
| https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/undergraduate-transfer-scholarship/how-to-apply/ | |||
| Foot Locker Scholar Athlete | Open to students who are in a high school sport, intramural sport, or community sport! | $25,000 | 1/8/2021 |
| Must be entering into college by 2021 at a 4 year institution | |||
| Cannot be an employee for Foot Locker | |||
| You will need a recommendation letter | |||
| 3.0 GPA | |||
| Application will take only 35 minutes! (if you have recommendation ready) | |||
| https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/foot-locker-scholar-athletes-2021/7996 | |||
| For the People Scholarship | Must be currently accepted or enrolled in a law school accredited by ABA or AALS | $5,000 | 1/10/2021 |
| Must submit an essay addressing prompts- 500-800 words | |||
| https://www.forthepeople.com/scholarship | |||
| Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship | Must be a legal resident of U.S. Open to ages from 16-26. | Up to $25,000 | 1/20/2021 |
| On track to apply for or enrolled in a post-secondary educational program (2-year and 4-year) | @ 5PM PST | ||
| Employees of Taco Bell restaurants are eligible | |||
| Must submit 2 minute video that addresses questions. | |||
| Not achievement based, but passion based scholarship. | |||
| http://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/more-about-how-to-enter/ | |||
| Equitable Excellence Scholarship | Applicants must demonstrate courage, strength, and wisdom as shown by community impact through volunteer service. | Up to $25,000 | 1/28/2021 |
| Be high school seniors planning to attend 2-year or 4-year college or university in the U.S. | @ 3PM CT | ||
| Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident in one of the 50 U.S. states. | |||
| 1 online recommendation | |||
| https://equitable.com/foundation/equitable-excellence-scholarship | |||
| VCCF Scholarships (Opens in December) | Create an account, which includes: financial info, personal info, transcripts, interests | Varies | 1/29/2021 |
| Based off account, they will pull up scholarships you qualify for. | |||
| There may be additional requirements for specific scholarships: LOR, personal essay, GPA, etc. | |||
| Nursing: Iris and Roger Wilkins Scholarship Fund | |||
| Argricultural major: VC Agricultural Scholarship Fund | |||
| English/Journalism: SAGE Scholarship Fund | |||
| https://vccf.org/ | |||
| Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship | Open to high school 9-12th graders. Also open to enrolled or entering college and graduate students | $1,000 | 1/30/2021 |
| Must be U.S. Citizen or legal resident | |||
| Short 140 character statement | |||
| QUICK AND EASY! | |||
| http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/technology-addiction-awareness-scholarship | |||
| Courage to Grow - January | Easy 250 word response: "Why do you deserve this scholarship?" | $500 | 1/31/2021 |
| OPEN EVERY MONTH! | |||
| Open to juniors, seniors, and college students with a 2.5 GPA - U.S. Citizen only | |||
| Must take screenshot once you submit for proof! | |||
| https://www.couragetogrowscholarship.com/ | |||
| Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award | Open to U.S. citizen and residents | $5,000 | 1/31/2021 |
| Applilcant must be graduating senior at high school | |||
| Must have family income less than $100,000 in 2020. | |||
| Can only apply 1 with 1 email. | |||
| Bonus entry if you complete survey | |||
| NOT A LOAN | |||
| https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/ | |||
| Mc'Donalds HACER National Scholarship | Open to high school seniors, legal resident of U.S., younger than 21, carrry at least a 2.8 GPA | $100,000 over for 4 years | 2/3/2021 |
| Open if you are able to attend a 2-year OR 4-year as a full time student | |||
| You have to disclose all scholarship programs you have applied to. | |||
| You have at least ONE parents of Hispanic heritage | |||
| You will need: transcript, personal statement, letter of rec (submitted online), list of communiter service projects, and FAFSA report | |||
| https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer/eligibility-and-requirements.html | |||
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | Open to Seniors and Undergraduate students, transfer students, graduate students | $500-$5000 | 2/15/2021 |
| Hispanic Heritage, Emphasis, not required, on STEM majors | |||
| Minimum 3.0 GPA (cumulative) for high school seniors | |||
| Minimum 2.5 GPA (cumulative) for undergrad/graduate students | |||
| Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, four year university | |||
| Open to U.S. residents, Permanent residents, DACA recipients, Eligible non-citizen | |||
| Complete FAFSA | |||
| Strawberry Field Scholarship | Open to high school seniors AND college students | Varies | 2/15/2021 |
| Parents MUST be currently employed in CA strawberry harvest, plus last 2 consecutive seasons as field workers | |||
| Must be full-time students in community colleges, universities and accredited trade schools. | |||
| Award based on merit | |||
| https://www.calstrawberry.com/en-us/Scholarships/students | |||
| LULAC National Scholarship Fund | There are three awards to choose from: National Scholastic Achievement Award, Honors Award, and General Award | Varies | Opens mid-Feb |
| Achievement Award ($2,000) : 3.5 GPA, entering freshman, 29 on ACT or 1350 on SAT | |||
| Honors ($500-$2,000): 3.0 GPA, entering freshman, 23 on ACT or 1100 on SAT | |||
| General ($250- $1,000): grades show as indicators of potential, emphasis on motivation, sinserity, and community involement. | |||
| https://www.lnesc.org/lnsf | |||
| Oxnard College Foundation Scholarship | High school graduates at a Ventura County High School attending Oxnard College | Varies | 2/27/2021 |
| Open to continue/returning/re-entry students (full-time) + Transferring students | |||
| Complete appropriate application. Includes: personal, financial info, essay, 2 recommendations, | |||
| Unofficial transcripts, and additional essays | |||
| link to OC scholarship rules: | https://www.oxnardcollege.edu/college-information/foundation/scholarships | ||
| link to high school student applicaion: | https://www.oxnardcollege.edu/sites/oxnardcollege/files/scholarships/2020-21_high_school_student_scholarship_application.pdf | ||
| Courage to Grow - Februrary | Easy 250 word response: "Why do you deserve this scholarship?" | $500 | 2/28/2021 |
| OPEN EVERY MONTH! | |||
| Open to juniors, seniors, and college students with a 2.5 GPA - U.S. Citizen only | |||
| Must take screenshot once you submit for proof! | |||
| https://www.couragetogrowscholarship.com/ | |||
| California Dream Act | Open to those who are not eligible for FAFSA | Varies | 3/2/2021 |
| Attend high school in California for 3 years and have gained credit at high school | |||
| Fill out the application: personal info, school info, financial info, parent info | |||
| Link to online application | https://dream.csac.ca.gov/ | ||
| Link to paper application | https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/resources-california-dream-act-application | ||
| MACY's Emergency Scholarship Fund | Open to students facing economic hardship | $500 | 3/31/2021 |
| Result from the following: change in family income, loss of job, death of immediate family member, natural disaster, burglary, pending eviction, fire | |||
| Applicant cannot be recipient of other LULAC scholarships at the time of applicaiton. | |||
| Must reside in CA, FL, MO, NM, NY, OH, or TX | |||
| Mist be enrolled full-time at college or university and in good standing | |||
| 3.0 GPA | |||
| https://www.lnesc.org/macys-scholarship | |||
| Courage to Grow - March | Easy 250 word response: "Why do you deserve this scholarship?" | $500 | 3/31/2021 |
| OPEN EVERY MONTH! | |||
| Open to juniors, seniors, and college students with a 2.5 GPA - U.S. Citizen only | |||
| Must take screenshot once you submit for proof! | |||
| https://www.couragetogrowscholarship.com/ | |||
| Esperanza Education Fund | Applicants must be born outside the U.S. or have two parents born outside the U.S. | $5,000 - $20,000 | 4/1/2021 |
| Must be planning to enroll full-time at a public college or university | |||
| Must be a graduating senior | |||
| Must have a family income less than $100,000 in 2020. | |||
| Will need parent income info, 500 word essays, 2 letters of recommendation | |||
| http://www.esperanzafund.org/about-our-scholarship/ | |||
| NBCUniversal/ LNESC Scholarship | Open to college sophomores and juniors enrolled full-time at a college or university | $5,000 | Opens April 30 |
| Must be 18 years old or older. | |||
| 3.0 GPA | |||
| Must be a U.S. Citizen | |||
| Must have interest in media and entertainment industry- ALL MAJORS WELCOME | |||
| https://www.lnesc.org/nbcuniversal-scholarship | |||
| Courage to Grow - April | Easy 250 word response: "Why do you deserve this scholarship?" | $500 | 4/30/2021 |
| OPEN EVERY MONTH! | |||
| Open to juniors, seniors, and college students with a 2.5 GPA - U.S. Citizen only | |||
| Must take screenshot once you submit for proof! | |||
| https://www.couragetogrowscholarship.com/ | |||
| Exxon Mobil Engineering Scholarship | Must be a graduating senior | $20,000 | Opens in Summer |
| Must be accepted into and planning to attend a full-time program leading to a Bachelors in Engineering | |||
| Open to 2-year and 4-year | |||
| 3.5 GPA | |||
| 29 on ACT or 1350 on SAT | |||
| Must be a U.S. Citizen | |||
| https://www.lnesc.org/exxonmobillnesc-scholarship |
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Non-LNESC Affiliated Scholarships
Where you can find more Latino scholarships
You can find even more scholarships for Latinos specific to the school you plan to attend or are attending, and the location where you live or went to high school, as well as programs for student of color groups as a whole. Scholarships.com is a great place to search for more Latino scholarships like these, as are Fastweb and Niche.