Scholarship Overview

SUL’s goal is to develop the skills and awareness necessary for effective working relationships among community professionals and businesses in this exciting time of social and cultural change. SUL provides scholarship opportunities to emerging Latino leaders of this region to help achieve this goal. This scholarship fund is made available through the generous support of SUL and private donations.

Scholarship Amount

The scholarship amount is $1,000 and is paid to the post-secondary institution in the name of the student. Eligibility To be eligible to apply the student must be of Latino/Hispanic heritage pursuing post-secondary education in the tri-state area and meet one of the following criteria:  graduating tri-state high school senior during the 2007-2008 academic year,  currently enrolled college student, or  adult wishing to pursue a college education Additionally, awardees must attend the Cinco De Mayo Reception on May 2, 2008.

Application Deadline

Application must be postmarked by April 1, 2008.

Application Packet Checklist

In order for application to be considered, the following documents must be sent as one complete packet:

• Completed an signed application form
• Completed response to essay questions – the response should not exceed two pages in length and must be double spaced.
• Completed two reference forms each in a sealed envelope – Note: reference forms should not be completed by a family member or relative; be sure to be selective when choosing your references.