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LULAC NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND STUDENT APPLICATION_top page LULAC NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND STUDENT APPLICATION©1/13 The League of United Latin American Citizens(LULAC)has considered education its number one priority since it was established in 1929.As part of LULAC's education efforts,the LULAC National Scholarship Fund(LNSF)was established in 1975 to provide scholarships to Hispanic students attending colleges and universities.Under the LNSF program,local LULAC Councils,in partnership with local and national businesses,award scholarships to students in their communities.LNSF is administered by the LULAC National Educational Service Centers,Inc.,(LNESC)a non-profit educational organization established by LULAC to provide educational programs for Hispanics and other youth. TERMS:LULAC Councils will award scholarships to qualified Hispanic students who are enrolled or are planning to enroll in accredited colleges or universities in the United States.Awards start at$250.Awards of$500 and under are disbursed on July 15;awards over$500 are disbursed in two equal payments on July 15 and January 15.All awards are sent to the local LULAC Councils for distribution to recipients. Scholarships may be used for the payment of tuition, academic fees,room,board,and the purchase of required educational materials&books. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship: • Must be a U.S.citizen or legal permanent resident • Must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college,university,or graduate school,including 2-year colleges,or vocational schools that lead to an associate's degree • A student will not be eligible for a scholarship if he/she is related to a scholarship committee member,the Council President, or an individual contributor to the local funds of the Council AWARD CRITERIA: Applicants are eligible for the following three types of scholarship awards: National Scholastic Achievement Awards($2,000) • The student has a GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and,if the student is an entering freshman, • The student scores 29 or higher on the ACT test, or 1350 or higher on the SAT test. Honors Awards($500 to$2,000) •The student has a GPA of 3.25 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and,if the student is an entering freshman, •The student scores 23 or higher on the ACT test, or 1100 or higher on the SAT test. General Awards($250 to$1,000) Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators of potential;however,emphasis may be placed on the individual's motivation, sincerity,and integrity,which can best be revealed through a personal interview and in the personal essay.Need,community involvement,and leadership activities will also be considered. APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must submit the following in order to be considered for an LNSF scholarship: • Completed and signed LNSF application form • Verification of admittance or enrollment from the institution the student is attending or planning to attend (i.e. -letter of acceptance,letter from the registrar,or a transcript) • Typed,or neatly printed,personal essay of not more than 300 words For consideration of an Honors or NSA award,entering college freshman must also submit: • High School transcript with GPA • Copy of ACT or SAT score report TIME SCHEDULE Mail to LULAC Council below: Denton LULAC Council#4366 March 18: Application due to local LULAC Council MAILEd&postmarked P.O. Box 981 March 29: Applicants notified of scholarship award by Denton LULAC Council April 6: LULAC Scholarship Banquet—must be present to receive award Denton,Texas 76202-0981 July 15: First scholarship disbursement sent to local LULAC Council Jan 15: Second scholarship disbursement mailed to local LULAC Council Denton LULAC Scholarship-For Denton,Texas Public High School Seniors -For other LULAC Councils go to: www.LNESC.org ➢ Completed LNSF application must be mailed&postmarked to the DENTONI LULAC Council by March 18 ➢ Incomplete applications will not be considered for a scholarship. ➢ Applications are NOT accepted at the LNESC National Office. *FAFSA-must be completed before applying(SB 1528 complete TASFA)