Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
310
Days
March 1 2025
Application Deadline
No
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Student/Counselor Report; Proof of Portuguese ancestry
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Personal Photograph
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
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Luso-American Education Foundation General Youth Scholarship

Description

The Luso-American Education Foundation General Youth Scholarship is for students who must meet one the following requirements: (1) Be of Portuguese ancestry with a minimum GPA of 3.5; (2) Currently taking Portuguese language classes at high school level with a minimum GPA of 3.0; or (3) Have attended the Luso-American Education Foundation Cultural Youth Summer Camp for a minimum of 2 years, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants must currently be a high school graduating senior. Two letters of recommendation are required; one from a Personal Acquaintance; one from a Teacher, or Counselor. Applications may be submitted online, through mail, or in person. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$1,000
Low Amount Awarded
$4,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college, two-year college or a vocational-tech school
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.0 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust currently be a high school student
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: Portuguese

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Student/Counselor Report; Proof of Portuguese ancestry
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Personal Photograph
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
For more info, please visit our site
Contact education@luso-american.org
Tel: 925-828-3883 Address 7080 Donlon Way
Suite 200
Dublin, CA 94568