Established in 1975, LNESC and LULAC created the LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF) to help youth in underserved communities make the dream of college enrollment a reality. A rigorous selection process assures the expectation that future recipients will demonstrate the same level of excellence. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or be granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). They 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. Applicants must have a participating LULAC Council in their area to be considered for the scholarship. Applicants are eligible for the following three types of scholarship awards: (1) For the National Scholastic Achievement Awards, the student must have a GPA of 3.5 or better. (2) For the Honors Awards, the student must have a GPA of 3.0 or better. (3) For the General Awards, grades and academic performance will serve as indicators; however, emphasis may be placed on the individual's motivation, sincerity, and integrity, which can best be revealed through a personal interview and in the personal essay. Need, community involvement, and leadership activities will also be considered. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.