Velazquez Social Sciences Scholarship

$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Open
Application Deadline
Oct 27, 2025
Winners Announced
Nov 27, 2025
Education Level
High School
Eligibility Requirements
Background:
First-generation college student
Heritage:
At least one parent of Puerto Rican descent
GPA:
3.0 GPA or higher
Education Level:
High school senior
Field of Study:
Social work, psychology, sociology, political science, international relations, or criminal justice

In building a better, more connected world, it is of the utmost importance to respectfully engage and understand others.

Individuals who are thoughtful and think critically are better able to actively work with others to solve problems, regardless of the field they pursue. These students should be encouraged to pursue careers where they can put their skills to use, working to solve social challenges. 

This scholarship seeks to support students who are on a mission to achieve their full potential and make the world a better place through social services.

Any high school student with at least one parent of Puerto Rican descent who has a 3.0 GPA or higher may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they will be a first-generation college student and if they will pursue a two or four year degree in social work, psychology, sociology, political science, international relations, or criminal justice.

To apply, tell us what your Puerto Rican heritage means to you and your family, how you want to contribute to make the world a better place, and who inspires you and why they inspire you.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published July 31, 2025
Essay Topic

What does your Puerto Rican heritage mean to you and your family? How do you want to contribute to make the world a better place? Who inspires you and why do they inspire you? What are your academic and future career goals? Please also share which parent or whether both of your parents are of Puerto Rican descent.

500–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Oct 27, 2025. Winners will be announced on Nov 27, 2025.