SCHOLARSHIPS
2024 Applications now open
About
Each year the LCWE awards a $2,000 scholarships to five (5) local high school students that have demonstrated skills in leadership, community involvement, and academic success. Last year we added two new scholarships of $1,000 each. One for a current college student and one for an adult wanting to pursue or continue their education. The scholarship is open to any Latino, Latina, Latinx, or Hispanic in Tippecanoe County and surrounding areas that plan to pursue their education.
eligibility (2024)
To be considered for this award students must meet all requirements listed below and must complete this application, which includes uploading a 600-700 word essay addressing two of the following prompts: Why is pursuing an education important to you? and As hispanic/latinx, how do you want to impact our community?
Scholarship Application Deadline: Saturday, April 13th, 2024
If selected for an interview, Interview Day will be Saturday, April 27th, 2024.
Requirements for High School Students*:
Must be a current high school senior graduating in Spring 2024
Must be a current high school senior graduating in Spring 2024
Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Must currently attend high school in Tippecanoe County or within a 30 mile radius of Tippecanoe County
Must be planning to attend college, university, or trade school in 2024- 2025 academic year
Must be available to attend the 2024 Tippecanoe Latino Festival (September 14, 2024)
Submit one letter of recommendation (from a teacher, mentor, community member, etc.) to education@lcwelafayette.com before the day of the interview
Requirements for College Students*:
Must be a current college student that resides or graduated from a high school in Tippecanoe County or within a 30 mile radius of Tippecanoe County
Must be able to provide transcripts
Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
Must be available to attend the 2024 Tippecanoe Latino Festival (September 14, 2024)
Submit one letter of recommendation (from a professor, mentor, community member, etc.) to education@lcwelafayette.com before the day of the interview
Requirements for Continuing Education*:
Must be 21 years or older
Must show proof of enrollment
Must resides in Tippecanoe County or within a 30 mile radius of Tippecanoe County
Must be available to attend the 2024 Tippecanoe Latino Festival (September 14, 2024)
Submit one letter of recommendation (from an employer, mentor, professor, community member, etc.) to education@lcwelafayette.com before the day of the interview