Established in 1975, the LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF) was created to help youth in underserved communities make the dream of higher education a reality.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or be granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
- Graduate applicants must have applied to or be enrolled as a part-time student in a college or university.
award criteria
Applicants are eligible for the following three types of scholarship awards.
- National Scholastic Achievement Awards ($2,000) The student has a GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
- Honors Awards ($500 to $2,000) The student has a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
- General Awards ($250 to $1,000) Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators; however, emphasis may be placed on the individual’s motivation, sincerity, and integrity, which can best be revealed through a personal interview and in the personal essay. Need, community involvement, and leadership activities will also be considered.
Fellowship Website:
https://www.lnesc.org/scholarships/lulac/