LULF Scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate Latino Students

Deadline: March
Website: Link
Disciplines: Arts and Humanities, Business, Education, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Social Sciences
Years: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate Student

La Unidad Latina Foundation first launched a national scholarship program for Latino students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate institutions across the United States, and then evolved to include Y Tu También as its signature college access program for high school students in New York City.

It's reported that 74% of Latino students enrolled in colleges and universities in the U.S. cut their education short due to the financial pressures of supporting their families. We want to make sure all students who start college, finish college by providing scholarships directly to the students when they need it most. Our annual national scholarship program for undergraduate and graduate Latino students awards grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 per recipient to lessen the financial burden.

The Spring 2024 National Scholarship will be awarded at a value of $1,000 on a competitive basis to five undergraduate and graduate students who meet specific criteria and abide by a set of requirements. Of the five national scholarships, two will be awarded to students with permanent residence in New York State regardless of their college or university enrollment in the U.S.

The Gay Latino Collective (GLC) Mateo Gomez Memorial Scholarship will be awarded at a value of $1,000 to one undergraduate student who identifies as LGBTQ+, has a plan to study abroad, and opts to be considered for the scholarship. All of the eligibility criteria and requirements must be met and candidates must answer one additional essay question. Graduate school students are not eligible for the GLC Mateo Gomez Memorial Scholarship.

Specific Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum cumulative GPA above 2.80, on 4.0 GPA scale. Cumulative GPAs below 2.80 do not qualify for this scholarship.
  • For undergraduate applicants, you must be enrolled on a full-time basis, in a bachelor’s program at an accredited four-year college or university. Graduates of two-year, community college students who are starting at a four-year college no later than August are also eligible to apply.
  • For graduate school applicants, eligible degrees exclusively include: Masters of Arts, Masters of Science, Masters of Public Administration, Masters of Public Policy, Masters of Social Work, Masters of Education, Masters of Divinity, Doctor of Philosophy, and Doctor of Education. Graduate students are NOT eligible for the GLC Mateo Gomez Memorial Scholarship.
  • At least one complete semester of full-time study.
  • Must reside in the United States as of time of application.
  • Specific for GLC Mateo Gomez Memorial Scholarship: must identify as LGBTQ+ and have a plan to study abroad during their undergraduate studies.