Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton March 8th, 2021 Prior to joining College Coach, I was a financial aid officer at the College of the Holy Cross and an education advisor at two TRIO program locations. I work with the Massachusetts Education Finance Authority (MEFA) to present paying for college workshops to hundreds of families across the state. I'm a graduate of UMass Amherst and have a master in counseling from Northeastern University. Learn More About Robyn scholarship search, scholarships, There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier. The Chicana/Latina Foundation (CLF) is a non-profit organization whose mission is “to empower Chicanas/Latinas through personal, educational, and professional advancement.” Scholarship recipients must commit to attending a CLF Leadership Institute, as well as give back to CLF through personal volunteer efforts. Scholarship: Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship Awarding Organization: Chicana/Latina Foundation (CLF) Amount: $1,500 Number of Scholarships Awarded: 30-40 Eligible Students: Female student of Latina/Chicana heritage who have lived in the Northern California communities of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, or Yolo for at least two years. Students must be enrolled in an accredited educational program in designated counties and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. How to Apply: Complete the online application. Deadline: March 31 Website: chicanalatina.org/programs/scholarships/ Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on September 20th, 2023 Full-Ride Scholarships: Effective Strategy or Fairy Tale? Read | Posted on August 4th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Hispanic Students Read | Posted on February 16th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Gold Star Children and Families
