CUNY Becas Scholarship

The scholarship application is expected to open the first week of December and will be due at the end of January 2021. 

*Mexican Studies Scholarship Fund *

Program Overview
The Mexican Studies Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to highly motivated students. The scholarship program is intended to help current and future community leaders to advance their educational goals. Recipients will work closely with the Institute staff and community-based organizations to advance the Mexican and/or immigrant community. Criteria for selection are academic excellence, financial need, and commitment to service in the immigrant and/or Mexican community in New York, without consideration of immigration status.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Have graduated or will graduate from high school or have earned or will earn a high school equivalency diploma by the end of the 2020-2021 academic year
• Intend to enroll full time in an associate or baccalaureate program at a CUNY Campus in Fall 2021 AND Spring 2022
• OR If a Graduate Student, must intend to enroll full time in a master’s degree program either Fall 2021 OR Spring 2022
• Must demonstrate significant financial need
• Willingness to be a lifelong learner
• Openness to share experiences and accomplishments to inspire other students
 
How to Apply:

• Submit online application
• Upload required documents:
- Most recent transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
- Two essays, 750-word max each
>> Professional Goals: What is one thing you want to accomplish in college that would help empower the Mexican and or immigrant community?
>> Financial Need: What economic factors are limiting you from pursuing your educational aspirations? If you were awarded the scholarship what difference would it make in your aspirations to pursue a college education?
• Resume (pdf format)
• List your recommender.
- Make sure to contact your recommender with the link to submit your recommendation letter.
• You will receive a confirmation email that you have successfully submitted your application.

We encourage you to start your online application as soon as possible. You will be able to save your application and continue later. Please note that only complete applications submitted through the online system will be accepted. Late applications will not be considered. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Award Amount: Up to $7,000 to current and prospective CUNY students.
Deadline: The end of January 2020.