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Guidelines – prepared by Myrna C. Rivero with the approval of the
Board
Revised on November 2002
Herencia Latina is
proud to present our Scholarship Program 2004-2005. This scholarship is open to
application from students who are fluent in Spanish and 50% at least of Hispanic
background. At the time of their application they have been residents of the
City of Gainesville
or North Central Florida for at least one year and are US citizens or residents.
Selection is generally on the basis of academic merit and demonstrated
(financial) need.
The following are
the guidelines to apply:
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Community College/University
The scholarship is
for University/Community College undergraduate students who are studying on a
full-time basis in any degree or diploma course.
Scholarships will
be awarded to commencing students and to re-enrolling students who best meet the
selection criteria as determined by Herencia Latina.
Scholarship will
require students to have completed a minimum of 30 credits or half of the
required college credits (for a community college) and 30 credits of study at
the university level courses before they become eligible.
The award of the
scholarship to each student is for one year. The number of scholarships to be
made available in any year is determined by Herencia Latina, Scholarship
Committee. The Scholarship Committee determines the annual value of the
scholarship.
The selection
criteria will include the following:
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For the commencing student, the level of Higher
Education Entrance Score, according to the procedures approved by the
University from time to time;
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Or the re-enrolling student, the level of
academic performance during the previous year as determined by the University;
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Demonstrated worthiness as a scholarship
recipient.
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Demonstrated need of
financial assistance.
Anyone may enter
this contest by writing and essay of up to 3500 words on a topic relating to the
Hispanic Population in the US. This contest is held annually and first
Scholarship Committee to get an idea of appropriate essays.prize award. Deadline
is in September 30th of each year. Consult Herencia Latina,
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Applicants should show strength of
character, enterprise, and personal initiative. Special consideration will be
given to those students who are unique, with a strong interest in school and
in Hispanic community activities, and those who exhibit an unusual capacity
for creative problem solving. These well-rounded students need not be the
highest academic achievers -- scholarship is not enough -- but should exhibit
enthusiasm, ambition, and all-around merit,
extracurricular involvement, career goals, and financial needs.
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Financial need is, of course, a factor the
organization (Herencia Latina) will consider in selecting an individual as a
Herencia Latina Scholar. The organization will award scholarships to
qualified applicants regardless of need. A major goal of the organization is
to support exceptional young Hispanic people and to inspire them to succeed in
their chosen endeavors even if they might find other ways to pay for an
education.
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Must be in top 10% of high school class or
maintain a 3.5 GPA in college. Recipients may re-apply for subsequent years.
Financial need considered along with academic success, SAT scores, and
leadership potential. Essays and proof of descent required.
II. Awards and
Recognition for Special Activities:
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High School senior students
in the Gainesville Area or North Central Florida, who have represented the
Hispanic Heritage and Culture locally, regionally, state wide, or
nationally. These presentations could be in the academic, sports, speech or
artistic areas.
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These representations
should be either individually or as part of a team.
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The recipient or recipients
will receive a certificate, medal and/or a financial award in a special
ceremony at the end of the academic year.
III. Call or write
for complete information to Herencia Latina. Call
Carmen Cuenca 352-331-7841
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