Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
340
Days
March 1 2024
Application Deadline
No
Renewable
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Herbert Fernandes Memorial Scholarship

Description

The Herbert Fernandes Memorial Scholarship is a non-renewable scholarship. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or 3.0 if taking or have taken Portuguese Language courses. Applicants must be actively involved in a Portuguese American community and have taken Portuguese language classes at the college level. All applicants must be of Portuguese or Lusophone descent or provide proof of study in the Portuguese language or culture. They must also meet one of the following options: Attending a community or four-year college/university; Enrolled in a Graduate Program; Be an educator in the field of Portuguese language and/or Lusophone culture; OR Preparing for a professional career where the use of the Portuguese language may be used. Applicants must submit the score from GRE or any other equivalent standardized test.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: Portuguese

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Contact education@luso-american.org
Tel: 925-828-3883 Address 7080 Donlon Way, Suite 200
Dublin, CA 94568