Bolivian Society of St. Louis Scholarship

The scholarship is awarded on the basis of merit, community outreach, outstanding academic performance, and ancestry. Students of Bolivian and Hispanic/Latino ancestry (up to two generations) planning to enroll in a university, college, or trade school are eligible to apply. Preference will be given first to students of Bolivian decent, then to students born in a Latin American country, then to students of Latin American decent. Applicants chosen to receive this scholarship are strongly encouraged to attend the Scholarship Award Event at a date and place to be announced.

Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be a Missouri resident
-Be a recent high school graduate, a current college student, or pursuing a trade career
-Be enrolling in a 1 year trade, 2 year or 4-year college or university for the 2025-2026 academic year, pursuing a trade career, an Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree
-Have participated in community outreach or volunteer efforts
-Be of Bolivian or Hispanic/Latino ancestry

The scholarship application questions are designed to collect information about your background, interests and college/career plans. Your answers will be used only in connection with your application for this scholarship competition and will be seen only by the Selection Committee and other qualified people working on the Program.

For more information, contact: mariayaksic@me.com

Award
$1,000
Deadline
06/09/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Where were you born? (City/State/Country)
  2. What is your Hispanic country of origin?
  3. Hispanic/Latino Origin
    • Are you a descendent of someone born in a Hispanic/Latino country?
    • If yes, what is your relationship to the person/people born in a Hispanic/Latino country?
  4. Please upload your most recent OFFICIAL transcript.
  5. Describe extracurricular activities (sports, associations, clubs, etc.) in which you have participated in high school and college. Include the dates of participation.
    • 1. Activity
    • 2. Dates of participation
    • 3. Your role
  6. List community service and volunteer activities.
    • 1. Organization
    • 2. Activity/Service
    • 3. Dates
  7. Employment
    • 1. Employer
    • 2. Address
    • 3. Position
    • 4. Frequency (ie. hours/week)
    • 5. Dates (start date/end date)
  8. Please provide the name and phone number of your current work supervisor. If you are no longer working, the last supervisor you worked with. 
  9. Please briefly describe your personal involvement in the Hispanic Community.
  10. Briefly outline your education and career plans.
  11. ESSAY: Tell us your story. What personal or academic obstacles have you overcome, and how have your heritage, family life, and school experiences shaped your passion, purpose, and decision to pursue your chosen career? Essay needs to be between 250-300 words. AI support or AI involvement will disqualify you from this scholarship. The essay has to be on your own words and written only by you.
  12. Share a brief biography of yourself (200 words max). Please note that in the event that you are awarded the scholarship, this biography will be published in the Program of the Award Ceremony. The ceremony will take place on July 25th. at 6 p.m. Your attendance is greatly encouraged. 
  13. Upload a high quality current picture of yourself. If you are unable to upload the picture, send it to support@myscholarshipcentral.org
  14. Have you previously applied for a Bolivian Society scholarship?
  15. If you have previously received a Bolivian Society scholarship, please state the date and award amount.
  16. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Full Name
  17. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Full Name
  18. Do any of your parents (or legal guardians) have an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree?
  19. Upload your 2025-2026 FAFSA Submission Summary.
  20. If your FAFSA Submission Summary does not reflect your family's current financial situation, please explain any changes below.
  21. Upload Resume: Highlight leadership positions, extracurricular involvement, awards and honors, community service and volunteerism, and work experience.
  22. This scholarship requires two references. At least one must be from a professor or teacher. Family members should not be asked to provide a reference. Enter the names and email addresses of your reference providers in the next two questions.
  23. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  24. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL SECOND RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  25. How did you hear about this scholarship?
  26. APPLICANT SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I authorize the Bolivian Society of St. Louis and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic records 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 own work. I understand that the decisions made regarding my participation in this program are made by the Bolivian Society of St. Louis in reliance upon the truth and correctness of my statements.
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