Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation Scholarships
The Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation (“CLCF”) was established to support the advancement of Latino Youth through scholarships, internships, and mentorship opportunities in the City of Chicago. Each year, the CLCF selects deserving young people of good character and high academic achievement to receive a scholarship to help them achieve their educational objectives.
Terms and Conditions of Scholarship Award:
The most recent scholarship consisted of a one-time $5,000 NON-RENEWABLE award for the 2020-2021 academic year and it will be delivered/paid directly to the college or university listed in the application. Scholarship checks will not be paid directly to the individual student. If the student abides by the terms and conditions below they may apply for this scholarship again the following year. In order for the CLCF to release the funds the student must agree the terms and conditions below:
The student must attain a 2.8 grade point average during the award year. Failure to maintain a 2.8 grade point average may lead to your forfeiting the scholarship and the ability to apply again for an award from the CLCF in the future.
The student must be a full-time student in an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university.
The scholarship award must be applied towards tuition or fees associated with attendance of the college or university (books included).
The student must participate in 25 hours of volunteer service with their respective Alderman’s service office. This volunteer service must be completed within one calendar year of the student’s award.
Eligibility Criteria:
U.S. Citizenship is NOT required for this scholarship.
Students must be at least one-half Hispanic/Latino. Hispanic/Latino is an ethnic category, not a racial category; students may be of any race.
Applicants must currently reside in Chicago, Illinois.
Applicant must be a current high school senior graduating in 2020, OR a General Education Diploma (“GED”) certificate holder, OR an undergraduate student with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0
Graduate level students are NOT eligible.
Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll as a full time student at an accredited 2 or 4 year institution.