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Siouxland Unidad Latina (SUL)
will award academic scholarships to Latino youth and adults
wishing to pursue a college education in the tri-state area.
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 $500 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 2009-2010 academic year,
- currently enrolled
college student, or
- adult wishing to pursue
a college education
Additionally, awardees
must attend the Cinco De Mayo Reception on April 30,
2010.
Application Deadline
Application must be postmarked by April 15, 2010.
Application Packet Checklist
In order for application to be considered, the following
documents must be sent as one complete packet:
Completed and 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.
Award Notification
A selection committee will review applications.
Recipients will be notified of their award by April 18,
2010. Scholarship awardees will be announced at the
Cinco De Mayo Reception on April 30, 2010.
Send Application to:
Norma De La O
Siouxland Unidad Latina Scholarship
P.O. Box 5211
Sioux City, IA 51102
Questions
For more information, contact:
Norma De La O
(712)233-9037
dlagavi@cableone.net
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