Amount: $1,000 - $2,500
Deadline: March 31
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
The LAWA Scholarship supports Latina women in Mecklenburg County, NC, who are pursuing higher education. It recognizes academic potential and financial need, empowering women to achieve their educational and career goals.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US, Permanent Resident, DACA
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: women, hispanic
- Resident of Mecklenburg County, NC
- Enrolled or accepted into an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution
- Demonstrate financial need
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essays
- Official transcript
- Letters of recommendation
- FAFSA/SAR
Timeline
Applications open January 1. Deadline March 31. Notifications by May.
Tips
Emphasize your connection to the Charlotte community and how your education will benefit yourself and your community. Clearly articulate your academic and career aspirations.