Velazquez Social Sciences Scholarship
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.
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.
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The application deadline is Oct 27, 2025. Winners will be announced on Nov 27, 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 Nov 27, 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.