Adelante! Fund Scholarship Program | University Student Initiatives

General Scholarship Information

The Adelante! Fund is proud to offer scholarships to highly qualified students attending college in one of our partnering institutions. The funds are provided through the generosity and support of our partner corporations, foundations and individuals. With their support, proportionate access to and success in higher education is vital to the enrichment and advancement of Latino students in the U.S.

Mission: to inspire the best and brightest Latino students to graduate and lead through scholarships, internships and leadership training.

Amount: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Minimum GPA: 3
Minimum Enrollment Status: Full-time
Residency: Not Applicable
Need-based: Yes
Grade Level(s): Junior
Campus(es): Downtown, Polytechnic, Tempe, West
College/School:
Donor Preferences: Citizenship, Ethnicity

Additional Eligibility Criteria:

This scholarship requires the following additional eligibility criteria/information:

Be eligible for junior status at a college or university by Fall 2007.
Proof of filing for FAFSA a federal or state aid.
Pursue a degree in Business or Liberal Arts throughout the duration of the scholarship term.
Have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) official transcript to be submitted.
Maintain a full-time enrollment status throughout duration of the scholarship term.
Provide two letters of recommendation which express leadership potential.
Complete the attached goals, objectives and history survey (see student survey).
Participate in the Adelante's Leadership Institute in May 2008.
Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident.

Contact Info

Contact Name:

¡Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund

Phone:

1 877-692-1971

E-mail:

info@adelantefund.org

Website:

http://www.adelantefund.org/adelante/Default_EN.asp

Application & Renewal Info

Deadline: 07/01/2007
Application: http://www.adelantefund.org/adelante/Scholarship_Program_EN.asp?SnID=1596014377