Lancheros Scholarship
Many students finishing high school today are not sure about their career paths but feel pressured to attend college right after and take on debt.
Taking out student loans can be a difficult decision, especially when made at such a young age. Many people find themselves repaying loans for years or even decades after finishing college, which can alter the financial trajectory of their lives in a long-term sense. Often, graduates struggle to find jobs related to their degrees or they fail to find jobs in their expected salary range, which often undermines their purpose in attending college in the first place.
However, a successful career doesn’t have to be tied to a college degree. There are other viable options—whether it’s attending trade school, pursuing beauty school, or learning a craft and launching a business. By spending two years gaining hands-on experience, students can set themselves up for success and can even build the skills necessary to start their own businesses.
This scholarship aims to encourage younger generations to explore alternatives to college, such as vocational or trade schools.
Any high school senior in New Jersey may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they will pursue vocational training or trade school and if they have volunteering or extracurricular experience. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and those with work experience are preferred.
To apply, tell us about yourself and your five-year plan. Additionally, upload a letter of recommendation.
Please tell us a bit about yourself and where you see yourself in five years. Write a five-year plan.
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The application deadline is Jul 11, 2025. Winners will be announced on Aug 11, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Aug 11, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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