Don’t miss out! Apply for the La Santana Scholarship now

POSTED ON Jul 07, 2023

The La Santana Scholarship is open to high school seniors, trade school students, and two or four-year undergraduate students who are immigrants. The scholarship aims to provide financial and emotional support to those pursuing higher education, regardless of their immigrant status. (Photo contributor: garagestock, Shutterstock.com)

Maria Serrano Santana, an immigrant herself, chose to pursue a college education while raising four children. Despite the numerous challenges she faced, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching in 1988 and became a role model for her family and future generations.

After immigrating to the United States with her husband in 2001, Maria continued to emphasize the importance of education in improving one’s life.

The La Santana Scholarship aims to help immigrants and refugees achieve their dreams by providing them with the necessary funding to complete their degrees.

To apply, students are encouraged to dream big and share their goals and aspirations. The scholarship committee is looking for students who are committed to using their education to make a positive impact on their communities and the world. Click here for more information.

The Cuervo Rincon Scholarship of Excellence for Latinas is open for applications until October 15, 2023. This scholarship is intended to support Hispanic/Latin American women who are pursuing higher education despite facing various obstacles such as financial limitations, language barriers, citizenship barriers, and discrimination.

The scholarship aims to recognize the grit, hard work, and perseverance of Latina students. To be eligible for the scholarship, an undergraduate Hispanic/Latin student who identifies as a woman and has a minimum of 3.8 GPA may apply.

The scholarship honors Mauricio Cuervo and Blanca Rincon, who embody the qualities that this scholarship seeks to reward. To apply, interested applicants need to provide information about themselves, how they positively impact those around them, and how they plan to make a difference in their future career. The scholarship amount is $1,000, and the submission deadline is on October 15. Visit the website for more.