LULAC National Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Description

Awards scholarships to Hispanic students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in accredited colleges or universities in the United States. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents. Scholarships may be used for the payment of tuition, academic fees, room, board and the purchase of required educational materials. For additional information visit web site http://www.lnesc.org to see a list of participating councils or send a self-addressed stamped envelope. Who is eligible? LNSF Award Criteria: Applicants are eligible for the following three types of scholarship awards. (1) National Scholastic Achievement Awards ($2,000) GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and if the student is an entering freshman, 29 or higher on the ACT test, or 1350 or higher on the SAT test. (2) Honors Awards ($500 to $2,000) GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and if the student is an entering freshman, 23 or higher on the ACT test, or 1100 or higher on the SAT test. (3) General Awards ($250 to $1,000) Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators of potential; however, an emphasis may be placed on the individual’s motivation, sincerity, and community involvement.

Eligibility Requirements

• Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: trade/technical school
• Award is available to U.S. citizens
• Award is available to Canadian citizens
• Award is available to citizens of countries other than the U.S. and Canada.

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Transcript required
• Essay required
• Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)
• Verification of admittance (HS Seniors) or Enrollment Verification (undergraduate/graduate students)

How To Apply