Ecuadorian Society of Metropolitan St. Louis Scholarship

The Ecuadorian Society of Metropolitan St. Louis is proud to offer a scholarship aimed at supporting the next generation of leaders in our region. This scholarship promotes educational advancement for students from culturally diverse backgrounds—especially those who are the first in their families to pursue higher education. We believe in recognizing academic achievement, leadership, and a strong commitment to giving back to the community.

Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded based on eligibility and evaluation of applicants’ essays, community service, academic performance, and overall merit.

Eligibility Criteria
• Be a recent high school graduate or a current college student
• Be enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year college or university for the 2025–2026 academic year (Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree program)
• Be the first generation in their family to attend college (preferred)
• Have demonstrated involvement in volunteerism or community outreach
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Reside in 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

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

Questions? Contact ecuadoriansocietyofstlouis@gmail.com

Award
$1,000
Deadline
07/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident?
  2. Are you a first generation college student (neither of your parents graduated from a 4-year college or university)?
  3. Please indicate the highest level of education completed by your parent(s) or legal guardian(s):
    • 1. Parent/Guardian 1
    • 2. Parent/Guardian 2 (if applicable)
  4. Optional (but helpful): In a few sentences, you may share what being a first-generation college student means to you or how this has influenced your journey
  5. Please upload your most recent OFFICIAL transcript.
  6. Upload Resume: Highlight leadership positions, extracurricular involvement, awards and honors, community service and volunteerism, and work experience.
  7. Upload a letter of acceptance from a college or university (high school seniors) or proof of enrollment (current college students).
  8. List community service and volunteer activities.
    • 1. Organization
    • 2. Activity/Service
    • 3. Dates
  9. Essay: Describe how your cultural background, personal experiences, and values have shaped your desire to pursue higher education, and how you plan to use your education to give back to your community.
  10. By entering your full name below, you certify that the information provided is accurate and truthful, that the essay is your own work, and that the Ecuadorian Society of Metropolitan St. Louis has your permission to verify academic and enrollment information as part of the scholarship review process.
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