Scholarships
History
Since 1932 LULAC Councils have been selling tacos, tamales, having dances, etc., to raise monies for scholarships that are given to Hispanic students meeting certain guidelines. Several years ago the LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC), began the LULAC National Scholarship Fund. LNESC raises monies through donations from national corporations, while the LULAC local councils continue raising their monies the old fashion way. At a certain time of the year LNESC sends out matching funds information to all councils who in turn following the guidelines set by the LNSF program, submit their monies for matching purposes. Thereby, a council who would otherwise give a $400 scholarship, may now be able to give an $800 scholarship.
LULAC offers a variety of scholarships for high school seniors, undergraduate & graduate college students through our educational arm, the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. (LNESC).
LULAC National Scholarship Fund
A scholarship program cosponsored by some 70 LULAC Councils who raise scholarship funds at the grass roots level which are matched nationally by sponsoring corporations. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), has considered education its number one priority since it was established in 1929. As part of LULAC’s education efforts, the LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF) was established in 1975 to provide scholarships to Hispanic students attending colleges and universities. Under the LNSF program, local LULAC Councils, in partnership with local and national businesses, award scholarships to students in their communities. LNSF is administered by the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc., a non-profit educational organization established by LULAC to provide educational programs for Hispanics and other youth.
Read more about the Fund, who is eligible, the process, the deadlines, and the contact information..
Other LNESC Scholarship Support
The NBCUniversal/LNESC Scholarship Program is intended to assist and encourage outstanding Latino students with an interest in the media and entertainment industry pursue a bachelor’s degree at a U. S. post-secondary institution. The NBCUniversal/LNESC Scholarship Program is sponsored by NBCUniversal and administered by the LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC).
The LNESC Emergency Scholarship Fund is a joint partnership between LNESC & Macy’s to provide financial resources to deserving students facing economic hardship and immediate monetary need that, if not met, could result in an inability to complete classes or a degree program.
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Federal Student Aid
The office of Federal Student Aid provides grants, loans, and work-study funds for college or career school
Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation.
Housing Resources
Postings for available housing in DC.
Postings for available housing in DC.
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Scholarships
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List of 25 available scholarships and webinar information session.
List of 20 scholarships and resources for LGBTQIA+ students.
Scholarships and programs for students attending HACU.
List of scholarships for Minority, Women, Hispanic, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) students.
Customers in DC, Maryland and Virginia who qualify for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) are eligible to enroll for reduced fares.
Must be of Hispanic heritage, U.S. citizen/permanent legal resident/DACA, minimum of 2.5 GPA for college and graduate students, plan to enroll full-time in an accredited university for the 2024-2025 academic year, and submit FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms.
Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students who will be serving in unpaid, full-time public service internships in the Washington, DC area or throughout the U.S. during the summer.
Scholarships Available for International Students/Non-Citizens
For undocumented students who came to the United States before November 1, 2019, and have continuously lived in the United States since then or have DACA or TPS who live in locked-out states (including Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Maine, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and others). Additional eligibility requirements and benefits are listed on the website linked here.
Their mission is to create a platform for the undocumented communities to highlight their experiences from students as they transition to professionals. They aim to do this by creating an environment of mentorship and community with a sustainability that allows for the next generations to have the possibility of choosing.
Eligible for those who are currently residing in the United States (undocumented applicants are eligible), were born on or after June 2, 2005, starting college for the first time in the 2026-2027 academic year, high school juniors/seniors/students receiving a GED and planning to begin college for the first time in the 2026-2027 academic year, and experienced homelessness in the last six years.
San Joaquin Valley high school graduates for the following categories:
Undocumnted students, LGBTQIA+, First-Generation Scholarship, students with Disabilties, Black students, Student-Parents, Women of Color, and Justice Impacted students.
Be of Hispanic/Latino heritage, Plan to enroll on a full-time or part-time basis in a certificate or associate, bachelor degree program, Hold a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, Reside in Texas (U.S. citizenship not required). Applications for the 2025-26 year will open on January 17th, 2025 and close on April 30, 2025.
Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Non-U.S. Citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or undocumented).
The MALDEF Scholarship Resource Guide is a free, informative resource guide for students, parents, and educators with an extensive list of scholarships, including many that do not inquire about immigration status.
Other Scholarships
We’re excited to curate this list of scholarships and fellowships that don’t require proof of U.S. citizenship for you.
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