Financial Aid Outside Scholarships

CHCI/Scholarship Program

Who Can Apply:

undergraduates and graduates

Application Deadline:

2010/04/16

Minimum GPA Required:

Amount of Award:

Varies

Description:

The mission of CHCIs Scholarship program is to provide critical financial assistance to increase graduate rates among Latino students in post secondary education. This premier scholarship opportunity is afforded to Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who demonstrate a desire to continue their civic engagement in the future. There is no GPA or major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply. CHCI Scholarships Provides Recipients With: A one-time scholarship of: -$5,000 to attend a graduate-level academic institution; or -$2,500 to attend a four-year academic institution; or -$1,000 to attend a community college or AA/AS granting institution. Scholarship awards are intended to provide assistance with tuition, room and board, textbooks, and other educational expenses associated with college enrollment. In an effort to ensure the progress of scholarship recipients and encourage completion of the post-secondary program, each scholarship award is divided over the number of years required for graduation. (i.e. a $2,500 scholarship for a college freshman will be distributed in four equal installments of $625 a year). Students continue to receive annual disbursements as long as they maintain good academic standing. CHCI manages the disbursement of the scholarships; an annual check is sent directly to recipients. Apply online!!

Enrollment Requirement:

Eligibility Criteria Selection as a CHCI Scholar is based on a combination of the following criteria: -Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities -Demonstrated financial need -Strong writing skills -Full-time enrollment in an accredited community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship is requested -U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency

Area of Study:

Contact Information

Address:

Anissa Perez, College and Scholarship Specialist
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
911 2nd Street NE
Washington, DC
20002

Email:

aperez@chci.org

Website:

www.chci.org

Phone:

202-543-1771 

Fax:

202-546-2143