One Step Closer
Financial need is often one of the main reasons why Latino youth choose not to pursue a higher education. We want to help. Take a look at the eligibility requirements below and click on the Apply button when you are ready to apply.
THE 2024 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN!
*APPLICATION DEADLINE IS april 15TH 2024.*
Scholarship Qualifications
- Submit a complete application packet due on April 15th, 2024 by midnight. *NOTE: This is a recent update.
- Must be in good standing and making satisfactory progress (as formally defined by the institution) toward the student’s program objective (degree, diploma, or certificate)
- Must have a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.5 and above
- Be a high school student in Idaho and/or be attending an institution (university, college, vocational/technical or other) in Idaho for undergraduate studies
- Have demonstrated leadership in school, community and/or other service organizations that promote, enhance or strengthen diversity
- Idaho Resident and be of Hispanic/Latino descent
- Financial Need
- DACA and students who are undocumented are eligible to apply
- Award is for Idaho schools only
In addition to completing all questions on the online ILSF Scholarship Application, applicants must upload/attach the following documents (PDF format) to their application:
- Personal Statement (biography)
- Resume (list of accomplishments/brag sheet)
- Scholarship essay answering one of four questions listed on the ILSF Scholarship Application
- High school or college transcript
- Two letters of recommendation submitted through Scholar’s App
- Completed FAFSA showing Student Aid Index (SAI) for 2024-25 school year. For those student ineligible to complete the FAFSA, the Federal Student Aif Estimator may be used. https://studentaid.gov/aid-estimator/
Write a three to five page essay, double-spaced, 12-point font on one of the following subjects. Please include the question in your essay
- What can be done to motivate more Latino students to attend college?
- Who has been a role model for you and why?
- If you had the power to change your school in a positive way, what specific changes would you make?
Processing of Applications
- Completed applications and letters of recommendation due on April 15, 2024 by midnight
- All application will be reviewed by the ILSF Scholarship Committee
- Applications will be scored based on the following criteria:
- Quality of essay
- Academic achievement
- Demonstrated leadership qualities
- Involvement in service to school, community, family
- Financial need
- Finalists will be required to conduct an interview with the scholarship selection committee
- All scholarship winners will be notified by email or phone call
- Scholarship recipients will be invited to attend a recognition dinner with board members and notable members of the community. Attendance is strongly encouraged.
Matching Funds Initiative
Still not sure of where to go? The College of Western Idaho. Northwest Nazarene University and the College of Idaho are committed to supporting our applicants by matching the funds of our recipients, should they attend their institutions. We encourage you to visit their websites and see what they have to offer.
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