Iskali’s scholarship fund exists to change the odds for first-generation Latino college students. 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
- 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
- Students interested in the scholarship should submit this completed application, transcript and a two-page essay (application will open on March 1st,2025).. (See below for link)
- Application window closes June 1st. Applicants will be notified by June 30th with the response. In 2024, 20-30 scholarships will be awarded.
- Recipients and their families will attend a reception on July 23rd at Casa Iskali,2024.
- Applicant must submit a two-page essay on how their education will positively impact their community. Address these questions in your essay: Why do you want to go to college? What do you want to accomplish through your career, both in and out of work? What are challenges do you currently face? How will you give back?
- 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 2nd, 2024.
- Student attends the Scholarship Spirit Day
- $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
APPLY HERE
2. Emergency Fund: Click this link to apply for an additional $250 in emergency funding. APPLY HERE