The scholarships will provide students with the opportunity to participate in the LULAC National Convention and visit universities
(LULAC) and Ford Motor Company Fund have partnered through their Conciliis NY 23055 and CT 713 with Vaughn College, Brooklyn College & BC Graduate Center, Caring and Loving Foundation and ISSO to offer lectures and scholarships to Latino high school students.
The scholarship program aims to increase college graduation and enrollment rates among Latino students. Through this initiative, LULAC and Ford Fund will support innovative, world-class programs that help boost STEAM academic achievement, high school and promote university enrollment.
The scholarship program is open to Latino high school students who are interested in pursuing higher education. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate a strong commitment to the community. The scholarship includes (airfare, Caesar Palaces hotel and participation in all non-legislative activities of the Convention.) The call for scholarships for high school students (grades 11 and 12) to attend the 2024 LULAC National Convention, which will take place May 27 and 30 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
REQUIREMENTS:
1- Register.
2- Write a letter to LULAC Concilios NY & CT indicating why you want to win the scholarship for the National Convention and WHAT you can do for your community, or at school to support actions to help other students pursue a STEAM university career.
3- Participate in the private tour to Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, the visit University date is June 06 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
4- Participate in the webinar and Press release with CUNY Brooklyn College, ISSO and Caring, Loving Foundation, which will take place on May 29 at 7:00 PM, via zoom.
5- Visit the United Nations headquarters during the month of June.
For more information about the scholarship program and how to apply, please visit the website: https://lulac.org/programs/education/ford_driving_dreams_through_education/
Additional Information:
• LULAC is the largest and oldest Latino civil rights organization in the United States. LULAC’s mission is to promote civic participation, education and economic rights for Latinos.
• Ford Motor Company Fund is the philanthropic organization of Ford Motor Company. The Ford Fund’s mission is to support the communities where Ford does business and promote social mobility.
• Vaughn College is a private, nonprofit college located in New York City. Vaughn College offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in business, technology and engineering.
• Brooklyn College Graduate Center is the center for graduate studies at the City University of New York (CUNY). The Graduate Center offers a variety of master’s and doctoral programs in a wide range of disciplines.
• Caring and Loving Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports low-income Latino students. The foundation offers scholarships, tutoring and advising to Latino students who are interested in pursuing higher education.
For More information, contact:
Email: lulacedu@gmail.com
Cel. +1 (914) 573-8105
