Mendoza Scholarship
Financial burdens often hinder first-generation students from pursuing and completing their education.
Students from immigrant or minority backgrounds face additional challenges when entering college, often facing financial strife and struggling due to lack of mentors. Receiving financial assistance can be a turning point in many students’ educational journeys, opening up doors and opportunities that would otherwise be inaccessible.
This scholarship seeks to empower students from Central American backgrounds to achieve their academic goals and build a foundation for a successful future.
Any high school or undergraduate student who is a first-generation college student with financial need may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they were born in Central America or have at least one parent of Central American descent.
To apply, tell us about your journey as a first-generation student of Central American heritage, how your background has impacted your goals, what challenges you have faced, and how this scholarship would help you achieve your goals.
Describe your journey as a first-generation student of Central American heritage. How have your background and experiences shaped your educational and career goals? Discuss the challenges you have faced and the strategies you have employed to overcome them. Additionally, reflect on the importance of financial support in your academic journey and how receiving this scholarship will impact your ability to achieve your aspirations.
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The application deadline is Sep 15, 2024. Winners will be announced on Oct 15, 2024.
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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 Oct 15, 2024. 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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