Scholarship Name:

Fresno County League of Mexican American Women (LMAW) Scholarship

Scholarship Description:

Scholarship offered through LMAW to female Hispanic California students.

Award Amount:

$500.00 – $1,000.00

Number of Scholarships:

Multiple awards

Application Required:

Yes

Official Transcript Required:

Yes

References and Letter of Recommendations Required:

At least one (1) letter of recommendation

Interview Required:

No

Original Essay Required:

Yes

Additional Requirements and Information:

1) Must reside in Fresno County, California; 2) Must be enrolled/enrolling in a college, university or vocational/technical school; 3) Copy of applicant or parent(s)/guardian(s) most recent 1040 or 1040A federal tax forms required; 4) FAFSA SAR required, if applicable; 5) Demonstrated participation in extracurricular and community service activities; 6) At least one (1) letter of recommendation from a current instructor, counselor, or school advisor required.

NOTE:  Application and supporting documents MUST be submitted in a single packet.

Renewable:

No

Location:

California

Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply):

Paper application

Additional Applicant Requirements:

May be a graduating high school senior, high school graduate or current college student

Category (Select all that apply):

Ethnicity, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Gender, GPA, Merit-based, Need-based, Race, Residency

Web Site:

https://thescholarshipcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/LMAW-Scholarship.pdf

Point of Contact:

LMAW Scholarship: Lilia Chavez

Fresno Arts Council

1245 Van Ness Avenue

Fresno, California  93721

Telephone:  (559) 224-3079

Email:  lilia@fresnoartscouncil.org

Website:  https://fresnocountylmaw.org/