MALDEF-Ellen & Federico Jimenez Scholarship Program
Institution
Deadline
Award
Award Number: 25
GPA Required: n/a
Field
All areas of study
Address
Los Angeles , CA 90014
Contact
Ethnicity
Specifics
The Ellen and Federico Jimenez Scholarship Program will benefit immigrant students who do not qualify for state or federal financial aid for undergraduate studies in selected public institutions in California and Texas. The program awards a minimum of twenty-five scholarships annually to college students who have demonstrated commitment to serving the Latino community. Applicants must be enrolled fulltime or planning to enroll fulltime as an undergraduate, in one of the following colleges or universities: a California community college, a California State University, a Texas community college, a Texas A&M college, or a Texas State University. Students must currently reside in California or Texas and be eligible for in-state tuition. Students from University of California or University if Texas may not apply. Selection criteria: Demonstrated involvement in and commitment to serving the Latino community, academic achievement, and financial need.