CRITERIA

The ideal applicant:

• Shall be an Arizona resident (LAAZ defines residency as anyone who has lived in AZ for at least 1 year regardless of immigration status)
• Shall be a Latina (or female-identifying Latina)
• Be a graduating high school senior or be enrolled in an accredited Arizona college or University
• Shall reflect the core beliefs of Las Adelitas Arizona that values academic achievement, civic engagement, leadership and the commitment to better one’s own community

SELECTION OF THE RECIPIENT

• Only students who have submitted completed entry materials will be considered
• The Scholarship Committee will select the most qualified student in accordance with the award criteria and guidelines
• The Scholarship Committee shall give more consideration to those students who are undocumented
• The Scholarship Committee shall designate an alternative recipient to receive the scholarship award if for any reason the initially-named recipient is unable to fulfill the award requirements in a timely manner
• Recipient of the scholarship will also be awarded a complimentary to Las Adelitas Arizona and will be expected to be an active participant in the organization
  

ENTRY MATERIALS

• Completed Application
• Resume
• Personal statement: Describe the world you come from- for example, your family, community or school- tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.

Application

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May 20, 2019

If you have any questions or concerns, contact lasadelitasarizonascholarship@gmail.com.