Eligibility

Application for this scholarship is open to Latino students residing in the Greater Danbury area (Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield). A “Latino” is defined as any person, at least one of whose parents and/or grandparents were born in any of the recognized Spanish speaking countries, or territory of the US, and who identify with what is commonly accepted as the “Latino culture”. Additionally:

1. An applicant will have graduated from (or anticipate graduating) from an accredited high school.

2. Applicant shall anticipate enrollment in a U.S. college or university.

3. Applicant will be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

4. Applicant will fill out the enclosed application form, providing all the information requested.

5. Applicant will be responsible for providing proof required by the application form (i.e. IRS Forms [W-2s,W-1040,First 2 Pages only], for family, self, etc.) (Transcripts) or any other information requested by the Selection Committee. {Financial information may be forwarded separately to the P.O. Box listed below. {NOTE: All information provided will be held in confidence}

Applicants will be evaluated by the Selection Committee and interviews are required. Interviews must be scheduled on the LSF Web Site: www.danburylatinofund.com

Criteria for awards are based upon interviews, and:

A. Financial Need

B. Academic standing and/or potential

C. Character and Integrity

D. Involvement in the Community Amount of awards shall be determined based upon relative need and availability of funds.

Decisions of the Selection Committee shall be final.

Completed applications should be returned to:

The Latino Scholarship Fund, Inc. P.O. Box 3355 Danbury, CT 06813

Deadline for receipt of Completed Applications is March 15, 2009

Rev. 10/15/98; Rev. 1/27/99; Rev 12/28/99; Rev. 5/2/08