Since 1932 and through fundraising efforts, LULAC Councils have raised scholarship monies for Hispanic students meeting certain guidelines and pass a competitive and rigorous selection process .
In 1975, LULAC established a unique partnership between grassroots advocates and corporations to fund educational opportunities for deserving youth across the U.S. As a result, every dollar raised by local LULAC Councils is matched by corporate partners increasing the amount given in both the council and corporate names.
Eligibility Requirement
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship:
- Must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or be granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
- Must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college or university, including 2-year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate’s degree. Graduate students must have applied to or be enrolled as a part-time student in a college or university.
- A student will not be eligible for a scholarship if he/she is related to a scholarship committee member, the Council President, or an individual contributor to the local funds of the Council.
- Must have a participating LULAC Council in your area to be considered for the scholarship.
- The Lorenzo Patiño Council of Sacramento (LULAC Council No. 2862) is a participating Council for the greater Sacramento County area and provides a limited number of $500 scholarships.