About the Scholarship
Graduating high school seniors with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher who are residents of an eligible state may apply for this award. Applicants must be of Portuguese descent or be enrolled in a Portuguese language class in high school. Application requirements for the Luso-American Education Foundation General Scholarship – Category C-1 are:Recommendation letterApplication formOfficial TranscriptWallet-sized photo
Eligibility Criteria
This award is for U.S. students. Must be of Portuguese descent OR be currently taking Portuguese language classes in high school. Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher if currently enrolled in a Portuguese language class, OR 3.5 or higher if of Portuguese descent. Must be a resident of one of the nine states where LALIS (Luso American Life Insurance Society) has license. The nine states are the following: California, Connecticut, Idaho, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Must be a graduating high school senior planning to enroll in trade or business school, or a junior or four-year college or university.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View
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