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| HCCW/Phillip Arreola Scholarship |
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| Outstanding achievement is rewarded in the form of college scholarships ranging from $10,000 to $1,000 to support the goals of Hispanic youth committed to academic excellence, extracurricular leadership and community service.
$1,000 Returning Student Scholarship
Returning student is defined as a Wisconsin resident who is currently accepted as a full-time student in an accredited Wisconsin University or College and has experienced a minimum of 1-year lapse in their undergraduate education. The awardee receives $1,000 in financial support for the 2009-2010 academic year. Scholarship award, applied to tuition only, is determined by the HCCW Education Fund/Philip Arreola Scholarship Committee after in-depth review of all applications received.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a legal resident or US citizen
- Must have a high school diploma or GED or accepted as a full-time student in an undergraduate program
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must demonstrate life experiences and/or community activities, participation in school and/or community activities.
Application Requirements
- A completed application
- A personal essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- A copy of high school diploma, GED certificate or official college transcripts.
* Note: Prior Philip Arreola scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply.
$10,000 HCCW/Philip Arreola Scholarship
Awarded to a State of Wisconsin graduating high school senior who is enrolled as a 2009 first year undergraduate in an accredited Wisconsin University or College. Awardee receives $2,500 per year for a maximum of four years. Scholarship award, applied to tuition only, is determined by the HCCW Education Fund/Philip Arreola Scholarship Committee after in-depth review of all applications received. Semester renewal award is based on academic performance and the availability of funds.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a legal resident or US citizen
- Must be accepted and enrolled by start of semester as a full-time undergraduate
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Must demonstrate history of scholastic achievement and participation in school and/or community activities
- Recipients are required to volunteer 20 hours of community service annually
Application Requirements
- A completed application
- A personal essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- An official high school transcript
The HCCW must receive your completed application along with supporting materials, postmarked no later than Monday, April 6, 2010. All applicants will be notified of results and official announcements of scholarship recipients will be announced at an awards luncheon (June 2010).
For more information or to request a scholarship application contact Evelyn Agosto:
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin (HCCW)
HCCW/PHILIP ARREOLA SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
1021 W. NATIONAL AVENUE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53204
(414) 643-6963 FAX (414) 643-6994
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