La Voz Latina Scholarship
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Deadline: January 17.
To provide educational resources to students of Hispanic descent. Qualifications: Applicants must be of Hispanic/Latino descent (Male or Female); be a resident of and attending high school in Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson, or Jo Daviess Counties; be classified as a graduating senior by the time award is granted and be enrolled at an accredited college or university in order to receive funds; and must maintain a 2.5 scholastic average or equivalent. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the board trustees. How to apply: Applicants must be submit a online application form; strength of essay written for application. (Limit of two pages with a legible font no smaller than 10pt, double spaced); submission of at least two letters of recommendation. (3-4 are encouraged). At least one of the letters must be written by a teacher, school counselor or administrator. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.