Announcement Details
Announcement Message
LATA (Latin American Student Organization) gives scholarships to deserving Latinx Seniors going on to post secondary education. Our priority is to support students who don’t have access to traditional grants and scholarships (Dreamers welcomed).
We give awards from $500 to $4000 for students enrolling in a four-year college or university, a community college or a trade school. Last year, we awarded 18 scholarships.
LATA Scholarship Eligibility Requirements-
-Must be an SFUSD high school senior or have attended an SFUSD school.
-Must be of Latino heritage.
-Must explain financial need
-Must demonstrate a commitment to a college education
-Must demonstrate leadership in your community and commitment to give back to your community.
Start completing the application TODAY, even if you think you will not qualify. We prioritize SFUSD students (including “dreamers”) who face challenges. Remember, “¡Sí, se puede!” Do not hesitate to ask your counselor or a teacher for help. You can call also call Pilar at (415) 412-3887 or write an email to sflata@yahoo.com.
Applications can be completed at https://www.latasf.org/scholarships/ and are due by March 5th.