*Applications for the 2008-2009 Scholars Program now available.*
2008-2009 Scholarship Application Materials Now Available/Formulario para la Beca de Estrellas 2008-2009 Ahora Disponible
Competitive scholarships available to Latino students enrolled in private or parochial schools who receive financial aid from their schools./Becas competitivas para estudiantes Latinos inscritos en escuelas independientes o paroquiales que reciben ayuda financiera de sus escuelas.
PK-5: $500
6-8: $1000
9-12: $1500
NEW APPLICANTS/SOLICITANTES NUEVOS
Please print the following documents. Por favor imprima los siguientes documentos.
1. Instruction Letter/Carta de Instrucciones: Download Printable Version
2. Scholars Application 08-09/Formulario de Beca 08-09: Download Printable Version
3. Teacher Recomendation Form/Carta de recomendación de Profesora: Download Printable Version
These items must be submitted by April 25, 2008. Estos documentos deben ser enviados hasta el 25 de abril del 2008.
LSF SCHOLARS APPLICATION
PO Box 5403
Washington, D.C. 20016
_____________________________
SCHOLARS RENEWAL APPLICATION APPLICANTS/SOLICITUD DE RENOVACION PARA SCHOLARS
Please print the following documents. Por favor imprima los siguientes documentos.
1. Instruction Letter/Carta de Instrucciones: Download Printable Version
2. Renewal Application/Formulario para Renovar la Beca: Download Printable Version
These items must be submitted by April 14, 2008. Estos documentos deben ser enviados hasta el 14 de abril del 2008.
LSF SCHOLARS APPLICATION
PO Box 5403
Washington, D.C. 20016
---------------------------------------
If you have any questions or would like a hard copy of the application mailed to you please contact us. Si tiene preguntas o desea que le enviemos un formulario comuníquese con nosotros.
Tel. (202) 244-3438.
Email: programs@latinostudentfund.org
---------------------------------------
If you have any questions or would like a hard copy of the application mailed to you please contact us. Si tiene preguntas o desea que le enviemos un formulario comuníquese con nosotros.
Tel. (202) 244-3438.
Email: programs@latinostudentfund.org
Scholars Program Overview
The LSF provides financial aid and education-related support through our Scholars Program. For the upcoming academic year, the LSF will support over 90 students in grades K-12, representing over $100,000 in supplemental financial support. The Scholars Program includes mentoring, workshops on higher education, and support for students and their families. The small stipends that we provide are supplemented by a series of workshops designed for family networking and to prepare students and their families for the future. Though our stipends are small, they are often the ‘make or break’ money for parents to be able to enroll their children in private or parochial school and frequently cover such additional expenses as books, activity fees, and uniforms.
Scholarship Amounts
Scholarships are merit-based and fixed depending on the grade level. The scholarship amounts are as follows:
Grades K-5: $500
Grades 6-8: $1,000
Grades 9-12: $1,500
Why the LSF Scholars Program is Important
Taking into account that only 16% of Hispanic high school graduates continue their education to earn a college degree, the LSF emphasizes college preparation and last year 100% of its graduating seniors enrolled in higher education. For every $1 the LSF gives in scholarships, students receive $10 in financial aid from other sources.
Who Is Eligible
Students in grades K-12 are eligible to apply for the program. In addition, students must meet the following requirements:
- Be of Latino descent;
- Demonstrate excellent academic achievement;
- Be admitted to a parochial or independent school for the upcoming academic year;
- Receive financial aid from the school or Archdiocese.
Once students have been accepted to the Scholars Program, the Latino Student Fund will support them for the duration of their primary and secondary school education. As long as students remain academically and financially eligible, they will continue to receive the appropriate LSF scholarship and support services. Though a complete reapplication is not necessary, we do require that students submit a one-page reapplication form in the spring of each school year.