Somos El Futuro Scholarship
About
To promote and support the growing aspiring Latino professional, we’ve started the Somos El Futuro scholarship for immigrant youth and Dreamers. Our Mission: “Amplifying the power of Latinos through professional and civic engagement.”
Somos El Futuro Scholarship is open NOW through June 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility:
● Applicants must be enrolled at one of the following institutions for the 2024-2025 school year:
Bellevue University, Metropolitan Community College, or University of Nebraska at Omaha.
● Special consideration will be given to students not eligible for FAFSA, needing financial aid, DACA students, and identifying as Latino/Immigrant.
● Minimum weighted Cumulative GPA of 2.5
Requirements:
● Completed application and turn it in by Saturday, June 15th, 2024 at 11:59pm.
● Recommendations - Have one person support your application (School Administrator, Teacher, Counselor, or Bilingual Liaison) by submitting a recommendation here.
● Applicants must participate in MYLPA’s mentorship program upon award receipt and answer one MYLPA Scholar Update questionnaire per semester during the award year (2024-2025).
● Applicants must attend MYLPA’s Award Luncheon on September 30th, 2024 (verify date), in order to receive the scholarship award (exceptions may be made).