Application for this scholarship is open to Latino students residing in the Greater Danbury area (Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield). A “Latino” is defined as any person, at least one of whose parents and/or grandparents were born in any of the recognized Spanish speaking countries, or territory of the US, and who identify with what is commonly accepted as the“Latino culture”.  Additionally:

• An applicant will have graduated from (or anticipate graduating) from an accredited high school.
• Applicant shall anticipate enrollment in a U.S. college or university.
• Applicant will be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Applicant will fill out the enclosed application form, providing all the information requested.
• Applicant will be responsible for providing proof required by the application form (i.e. IRS Forms (W-2s,W-1040, SSA-1040), for family, self, etc.) (Transcripts) or any other information requested by the Selection Committee. {Financial information may be forwarded  separately  to the P.O. Box listedbelow.  {NOTE:  All information provided will be held in confidence}

Applicants will be evaluated by the Selection Committee and interviews are required, to determine eligibility, based in part upon:

• Financial Need
• Academic standing and/or potential
• Character and Integrity
• Involvement in the Community

Applicants are required to schedule interviews on the Web Site: http://www.danburylatinofund.com/interview.html

Amount of awards shall be determined based upon relative need and availability of funds.  Decisions of the Selection Committee shall be final.

Completed applications should be returned to:

The Latino Scholarship Fund, Inc.

P.O. Box 3355

Danbury, CT 06813

Deadline for receipt of Completed Applications is March 15, 2008

Eligibility Criteria.pdf

LSF Application.pdf