Chartered on August 1, 1880, the Portuguese Society of America (PFSA) is the result of the Merger of four great societies as of January 1, 2010: Conselho Supremo da Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo do Estado da Calif??rnia (Supreme Council of IDES), Conselho Supremo da Sociedade do Espirito Santo do Estado da Calif??rnia (Supreme Council of SES), Conselho Supremo da Unio Portuguesa do Estado da Calif??rnia (Supreme Council of UPEC), Conselho Supremo da Unio Portuguesa Protectora do Estado da Calif??rnia (Supreme Council of UPPEC). Please check the application form at the site and check the appropriate box corresponding to the scholarship that you are trying to apply for. Applicants must be a benefit member of the PFSA for the past two years prior to the application deadline. If you received credit from a College or University Please provide proof with your application. Provide a typewritten ESSAY no more than ONE sheet 8 x 11 (font size 10 or 12), discussing your main academic interest and why you chose it, your educational and career objectives. Please tell how your life experiences have influenced your intellect and personal growth rather than providing a chronology. Faxed or e-mailed documents will not be accepted.