Financial Aid
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be of Latino origin.
- Incoming freshman or a continuing full-time student.
- Must be at least 17 years of age.
- Must live in Bellwood, Berkeley, Broadview, Elmwood Park, Forest Park, Franklin Park, Hillside, Maywood, Melrose Park, Northlake, River Grove, Schiller Park, Stone Park, or Westchester.
- You must be available for an interview with the HispanoFest Committee.
- Present proof of income by supplying parents W-2 Form or if student lives alone their W-2 form.
- Submit 2 essays - the name of the applicant is NOT to be stated in the body of the essay: 1) Heritage Essay/Background Information -- 250-500 words that describe your family origin and educational background 2) Leadership essay of 500-750 words (not more than 3 pages) in answering the following questions: a) What is leadership in the Hispanic Community? b) What leadership contribution can, you, or will you provide? c) How can future potential candidates be influenced to become leaders?
- Winners will be required to attend and participate as a volunteer in HispanoFest activities and recruit two other volunteers.
- Must submit two letters of recommendation from persons who have known them e.g. high school teacher or counselor, employer, pastor/priest, academic advisor, coach ,, etc. (no family recommendations
- Supply a transcript of your high school or college coursework.
- Complete the HispanoFest application.
- Cumulative 2.5 G.P.A. is needed for renewal of the award; transcripts must be submitted at the end of the semester.
- Check the web site www.hispanofest.org for an up-to-date application, changes in requirements and/or deadline date changes.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
Deadline for submitting application is August 25
CONTACT:
HispanoFest,Inc. P.O. Box 1902
Melrose Park IL 60161
www.hispanofest.org
(708) 296-7006
Email: Hispanofest@yahoo.com