Currently, 11% of low-income college students will graduate, only 22% of Latinos will obtain an associate’s degree or higher and only 17% will obtain a bachelor’s degree. Economic constraints too often influence young Latinos from going to and persevering through college. This fund will serve as a motivation and a step-up for young Latinos as they continue their academic journey, inspiring more Latinos to successfully pursue higher education.
Eligibility:
Application Process:
Essay Prompt:
Feel free to submit your completed application through the provided link before the deadline.
Student Obligations if Scholarship is Awarded:
Award:
- Student is enrolled in any community college or university .
- Student has a B average or higher.
- Student demonstrates a need for financial assistance.
- Student shows an interest in continuing education.
- Student is first generation college student.
- DACA friendly.
- Post-grad education/ professional schools.
Application Process:
- Complete the application form, include your transcript, and submit a two-page essay by June 15, 2025. (Link provided below)
- The application window closes on June 15, 2025.
- Applicants will receive a response by June 30, 2025.
- 20-30 scholarships will be awarded in 2025.
- Scholarship Reception for recipients and their families will be hosted on July 11, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Casa Iskali: 9430 W Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016.
Essay Prompt:
- Write a two-page essay explaining how your education will positively impact your community.
- Address the following questions:
- Why do you want to go to college?
- What do you aim to achieve through your career, both professionally and personally?
- What current challenges are you facing?
- How do you plan to give back to your community?
Feel free to submit your completed application through the provided link before the deadline.
Student Obligations if Scholarship is Awarded:
- Student maintains a C+ average or higher (meets standards).
- Student completes 10 hours of community service per academic year.
- Student meets with an Iskali mentor within first three months of receiving award.
- Student volunteers at Iskali’s Gala on November, 14th 2025.
- Student attends the Scholarship Spirit Day.
Award:
- $1,000 in tuition assistance, and up to $250 in additional emergency funding
APPLICATION LINKS
1. Application Link: Before applying be prepared to submit the two-page essay described above and your transcripts. Submit these in a .PDF format. APPLY HERE
2. Emergency Fund: Click this link to apply for an additional $250 in emergency funding. APPLY HERE
2. Emergency Fund: Click this link to apply for an additional $250 in emergency funding. APPLY HERE
