Apply for Scholarship

Applying is simple

1. Download and fill out the appropriate Scholarship form:

2. Gather the following documents:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • A 500 words essay about who you are and why you want to get this scholarship, what are your goals?
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation from counselors or teachers
  • The response to these two questions
  • What are your greatest challenges as a student?
  • What are your greatest accomplishments as a student?

Selection Criteria:
• Must be of Latino origin
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5
• Must be a North Carolina resident and must have graduated from a North Carolina high school

Important notice

  • Send all the documents at the same time.
  • Do not send incomplete documents.
  • Incomplete documents will be disqualified.
  • Fill out all the documents in English.
  • Winners will be announced on July 18, 2025.
  • Each scholarship is for $2,500.
  • Scholarship recipients will receive the Excelente Award as Student of the Year.
  • The award and the scholarship will be presented at the Excelente Awards Gala.
  • The gala will take place on September 27, 2025.
  • Winners have to be present at the gala.
  • Candidates unable to attend the gala will be disqualified.
  • Send all documents to hgurdian@lanoticia.com