LEDC Fondo Latino de Becas-Scholarship Fund Opportunities
This year, LSF is open to more than just high school seniors! See eligibility below.
Email info@ledc-mn.org for the application or with questions, or download the application in the links below.
High School Seniors:
6 scholarships of $3,000 available for 1 year.
Eligibility:
• A Minnesota high school graduating senior entering a Minnesota post-secondary institution in 2016
• A student of Latino origin (or whose one or both parents were born in a country in Latin America*)
Selection Criteria:
• Academic performance (minimum 2.5 GPA)
• Financial need
• Educational goals
• Leadership in the Latino community
• Preference will be given to those ineligible for local or federal government funds for college
Non-traditional students:
2 scholarships of $3,000 available for 1 year.
Eligibility:
• An adult living in Minnesota who is returning or enrolling for their first undergraduate degree or certificate.
• Students must be enrolled at a higher education institution at some point in 2016
• A student of Latino origin (or whose one or both parents were born in a country in Latin America*)
Selection Criteria:
• Financial need
• Educational goals
• Leadership in the Latino community
Preference will be given to those ineligible for local or federal government funds for college
Recommendation Form: https://drive.google.com/
Application for High School Seniors: https://drive.google.com/
Application for Non-traditional Students: https://drive.google.com/
For application guidelines and forms, please contact LEDC:Phone: 612-724-5332
Email: info@ledc-mn.org or come to LEDC’s office.
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