Leading Latina Scholarships
Spring 2025 Scholarship
This scholarship is open to graduate and postgraduate students (18-25) in Lee and Collier County. Students attending college or a technical/vocational programs who are selected will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Scholarship applicants must choose one of the essay prompts below for their application submission:
- What would it mean to you to win this scholarship, and how would you take advantage of the opportunity?
- Describe a personal accomplishment and the strengths/skills you used to achieve it.
- Tell us about a time when you stepped up as a leader.
Spring Scholarship Sponsors
Sponsored Scholarships
DACA & TPS Scholarship - Sponsored by Luque Law Firm
This scholarship is available for first-time-in-college or technical school students eligible for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders. Students must demonstrate significant financial need and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Scholarship applicants must choose one of the essay prompts below for their application submission:
- Option 1: Your Educational/Career Goals and Undocumented Status
- Explain how your undocumented status has encouraged or strengthened you to pursue your educational and/or career goals
- Option 2: Overcoming Adversity
- Describe any challenges you have experienced being undocumented and how you will use your education/career to overcome these challenges.
Young Parent Scholarship - Sponsored Against All Odds
This scholarship is available for young parents (up to 19 years old). Students must demonstrate financial need and be currently enrolled in a school or higher educational program.
Scholarship applicants must complete the essay prompt below for their application submission:
- What would you do with the money you receive from the scholarship to help you and your family succeed?
Scholarship Sponsors
