Latinos In Action is proud to work with friends in our communities to provide scholarships for our college-bound students. Please review the requirements carefully before you submit your application.
GUIDELINES:
Requirements:
You must be a graduating high school senior currently enrolled in an LIA class.
Submit a personal essay as a pdf file.
Submit a letter of recommendation as a pdf file.
What You Will Need:
A letter of recommendation from an adult with whom you have worked.
A personal essay that portrays the “Be The Change” theme. Your essay must be a maximum of 2 (two) pages, double spaced, using size 12 (twelve) font with 1” (one inch) margins.
Your cumulative GPA.
What to Include in Your Personal Essay:
Share who you are, your family background, and your heritage. How have these influenced you?
Explain your educational and career goals.
How has being in Latinos In Action helped you work toward your goals?
Judging Criteria:
Presentation of the “Be The Change” theme in your original voice.
The application period: January 5, 2021 – March 10, 2021.
A public announcement and scholarship presentation will be made at the LIA Youth Leadership Conferences.
Scholarship funds will be distributed to students’ college financial aid office account at the beginning of the Fall 2021 semester.
Scholarship recipients not enrolled in a post-secondary program in the