GE FOUNDATION/LULAC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The General Electric Foundation/League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Scholarship Program is intended to assist and encourage outstanding minority students in completing their college education. The program is directed specifically to minority students with career interests in business or engineering. The GE/LULAC Scholarship Program is sponsored by the General Electric
Foundation and is administered by the LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC), the educational branch of LULAC.
TERMS:
The GE/LULAC Scholarship Program will award $5,000 scholarships to qualified minority students who are enrolled as business or engineering majors leading to a bachelor’s degree at accredited colleges or universities in the United States and will be college sophomores in the fall. The $5,000 awards will be divided into two equal disbursements made on September 15 and January 31. Scholarship awards are sent directly to the recipient’s college or university and deposited in the recipient’s name. The funds will be allocated toward the payment of tuition and academic fees, and the purchase of required educational materials and books. The school is custodian of the funds and will disburse the award consistent with the purpose of this program.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
GE/LULAC Scholarship recipients may be offered temporary summer or internship positions with GE businesses; however the students are under no obligation to accept GE employment.
Recipients are required to be enrolled as full time students and to maintain a cumulative college grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent to be eligible for the second scholarship disbursement. After completion of the fall semester, recipients must submit a copy of their fall grade report and proof of their full-time spring enrollment status to the LNESC National office to receive the spring semester disbursement. Recipients will be eligible to renew the scholarship for up to three years based on academic performance.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship:
- Must be a minority student pursuing full-time studies leading to a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university in the U.S.
- Must be classified as a college sophomore in the fall semester.
- Must have a college grade point average of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent.
- Must be a business or engineering major.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
The following criteria is used to select the finalists:
- Academic performance
- Performance in business or engineering related subjects
- Likelihood of pursuing a career in business or engineering
- Writing ability
- Extracurricular activities
- Community involvement
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants must submit the following by July 15:
- Completed and signed application form
- College transcript
- Letters of reference from three adults (at least one being a college professor) addressed to the GE/LULAC Scholarship Selection Committee. Include a complete telephone number and mailing address for each reference.
- Typed personal statement of not more than 300 words describing the professional and career goals your studies are leading to.
*Incomplete applications will not be considered.
TIME SCHEDULE
- July 15: Deadline for turning in completed applications to LNESC.
- August 15: Finalists will be notified of their award.
- Sept. 15: First scholarship disbursement is sent to college/university.
- January 15: Deadline for recipients to submit copy of their fall grade report and proof of enrollment for spring semester to LNESC.
- January 31: Second scholarship disbursement is sent to college/university.
GENERAL ELECTRIC is a diversified technology, manufacturing and services company with a commitment to achieving worldwide leadership in each of its 12 major businesses. GE operates in more than 100 countries around the world, including about 250 manufacturing plants in 25 different nations. GE employs over 276,000 people worldwide with about 165,000 of those in the U.S.
THE LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS is the oldest and largest Hispanic organization in the United States. LULAC has considered education its number one priority since it was established in 1929. The LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. was established by LULAC in 1973 as a separate 501(c)3 non-profit corporation to provide educational programs for Hispanic youth.
Applications must be received or postmarked by JULY 15
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Mail completed applications to:
LULAC National Educational Service Centers
General Electric Foundation/LULAC Scholarship
2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610
Washington, DC 20036
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