The Saint Louis Colombian Society, Inc. Scholarship

The Saint Louis Colombian Society will grant eight $1,000 scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic school year to students who are enrolled in a two-year or four-year program in an accredited college, university in United States. Awards will be granted to students based on the eligibility requirements and the analysis of their essays. The purpose of the Scholarship Program is to promote and advance the education of Hispanic community in the St Louis Area.

Eligibility

Applicants must:
• Be Hispanic/Latino (at least one parent must be/have been Hispanic/Latino).
• Be in pursuit of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• Be a full-time student. if enrolled in a university college 2 or 4 year program
• Be U.S. citizens, Permanent residents, or hold DACA status.
• Have a physical address from the Greater St. Louis region (MO Counties – Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis, St. Louis City, Warren, Washington; IL Counties – Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, St. Clair).
• Be enrolled in an accredited college, university in the United States.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA if enrolled in a university/college 2 or 4 year program

The scholarship money will go directly to the recipient’s selected Institution.

Questions? Contact colombiansocietystl@gmail.com

Award
$1,000
Deadline
06/06/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Birthplace
  2. Are you a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident?
  3. Hispanic Origin
    • 1. Are you Hispanic?
    • 2. If yes, what nationality?
    • 3. Upload your Birth Certificate or any other document proving your country of origin. (Passport, Country citizenship ID)
    • 4. Is at least one of your parents Hispanic?
    • 5. If yes, what nationality?
    • 6. Upload their birth certificate and any other document that can prove your Hispanic parent country of origin. (Parent’s passport, birth certificate of country citizenship ID)
  4. Please upload your most recent OFFICIAL transcript.
  5. Upload Resume: Highlight leadership positions, extracurricular involvement, awards and honors, community service and volunteerism, and work experience.
  6. Upload a letter of acceptance from a college or university (high school seniors) or proof of enrollment (current college students).
  7. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Full Name
  8. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Mailing Address, City, State, Zip Code
  9. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Cell Phone Number
  10. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Home Phone Number
  11. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Email
  12. Parent/Guardian 1 Place of Birth
  13. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Full Name
  14. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Mailing Address, City, State, Zip Code
  15. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Cell Phone Number
  16. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Home Phone Number
  17. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Email
  18. Parent/Guardian 2 Place of Birth
  19. ESSAY: How do your career goals align with creating positive change in the Latino community in the U.S., particularly in the face of social and systemic challenges? 500 word limit
  20. To what school should we send your scholarship award check in August?
  21. What is your Student ID number at the school you will attend Fall 2025?
  22. APPLICANT SIGNATURE: By entering/signing my full name below, I authorize The Saint Louis Colombian Society. Inc and their agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic and other information that applies to the consideration of this application. I certify that all answers are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge and that all information in the application and essays are my work. I understand that the decisions made regarding my participation in this program are made by The Saint Louis Colombian Society, Inc., relying upon the truth and correctness of my statements.
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