The Chicana Latina Foundation is currently accepting applications for its scholarship program. Students selected for the program receive a $1,500 scholarship that split into two payments. They are also invited to attend the Foundation’s annual award dinner. Awardees also participate as a CLF Ambassador and at the Foundation’s Leadership Institute. This opportunity is open to students completing their undergraduate or graduate degree.

Here are the eligibility requirements:

• “Self-identify as a Chicana and/or Latina
• Be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or community college in one of the following California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, San Francisco, Sonoma, or Yolo
• Have lived at least two (2) years in one of the above Northern California counties at the time of application
• Community College and Undergraduate students must:
  • Be enrolled in a full-time college student (as defined by your institution) for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.
  • Have completed 12 college units after high school graduation
    • If you have earned college credit but are still in high school, you are not eligible.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 college coursework
• Graduate students must:
  • Be enrolled graduate/professional students completing course/thesis/dissertation; or have been accepted into graduate/profession school for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 for college course work
• Commit to attending all required events stated above.”

The deadline to apply is March 31, 2024.

To learn more information, and to apply, please visit their official website: Chicana Latina Foundation Scholarship Program

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