LULAC – GE Scholarship
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) National Scholarship Fund
The LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF) is run completely at the local, grassroots level. The LNSF is coordinated nationally by LNESC and provides more than $750,000.00 in scholarships to all levels of degree seeking students each year.
LULAC – GE Scholarship:
This program is run solely through the LNESC national office. Qualified applicants are chosen through a very rigorous selection process by members of LNESC’s scholarship committee. Only those preparing to enter their sophomore year at an accredited institution and having declared majors in Business or Engineering are eligible.
The organization’s mission: “In an effort to create lifelong learners and leaders within the Hispanic community, LNESC strives to provide the highest quality educational opportunities possible. We seek to develop America’s future workforce by effectively preparing young people for the jobs of the new economy.”
More information is available at League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) National Scholarship Fund, 2000 L. Street, N.W., Suite 610, Washington, DC 20036, telephone 202-835-9646, fax 202-835-9685 and online at LNESC.org
2007-2008 Applications are due July 15, 2007.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Academic performance
- Writing ability
- Performance in business and Engineering related subjects
- Extracurricular activities
- Likelihood or pursuing a career in business or engineering
- Community involvement
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants must submit the following by July 15:
- Completed and signed application form
- College transcript
- Letters of reference from 3 adults (at least one being a college professor) addressed to the GE/LULAC Scholarship Selection Committee. Incude 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.
ELEGIBILITY:
- Must be minority student pursuing full-time studies leading to a bachelor´s degree at an accredited college or university in the US
- Must be clasified as a college somophore in the fall semester
- Must have a college grade point average of a least 3.25 or 4.0 scale or the equivalent
- Must be a business or engineering major
- Must be a US Citizen or legal resident
Please be sure to follow the links to the granting organization’s web page for the most current details, as requirements and deadlines are subject to change.
Type of award:Hispanic
Award amount: $5,000
Deadline: July 15, 2007 - 00:00
Contact:
scholarships@lnesc.org
Website/e-mail:
www.lnesc.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={3AEDB506-F425-4E58-B9F6-44867E2FD943}