The LULAC Council #22387 Scholarship Application is ready. Please click on the link to complete and submit your application an electronically. The deadline to submit your application is March 31, 2024.
For questions please email:
webbcountylulac@gmail.com
Before starting the online application, make sure you are a resident of Webb County, Texas and that you select LULAC Council #22387 from the participating councils. If you do not select LULAC Council #22387 from the participating LULAC Councils your application will not be eligible for consideration.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship:
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Must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or be granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
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Must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college or university, including 2-year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate’s degree. Graduate students must have applied to or be enrolled as a part-time student in a college or university.
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A student will not be eligible for a scholarship if he/she is related to a scholarship committee member, the Council President, or an individual contributor to the local funds of the Council.
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Must have a participating LULAC Council in your area to be considered for the scholarship. Please check the list of participating LULAC Councils before accessing the application. If there is not a LULAC Council in your area, you are not eligible for consideration.
Award Criteria
Applicants are eligible for the following three types of scholarship awards:
National Scholastic Achievement Awards ($2,000)
The student has a GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
Honors Awards ($500 to $2,000)
The student has a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
General Awards ($250 to $1,000)
Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators; however, emphasis may be placed on the individual’s motivation, sincerity, and integrity, which can best be revealed through a personal interview and in the personal essay. Need, community involvement, and leadership activities will also be considered.
Application Process
Applicants must submit the following in order to be considered for an LNSF scholarship:
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Completed and signed LNSF application form. LNSF applications must be submitted online by March 31.
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High school or college transcript, including cumulative GPA
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Verification of admittance or enrollment from the institution the student is attending or planning to attend (i.e. – letter of acceptance, letter from the registrar, or a transcript)
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Personal essay of not more than 500 words
For any additional questions, please contact us via email at webbcountylulac@gmail.com.