The Ricardo Batista Paralegal Scholarship

Ricardo Batista
Paralegal Scholarship
Paralegals for the Community, LLC is an all women owned Paralegal Firm founded in 2018. This scholarship is dedicated to the father of two of the Co-Founders, Rachel and Swannie Batista, who died in 2017. This scholarship is dedicated in helping students advance their full range of knowledge and education through a Paralegal Studies program. That is why we are proud to announce the Ricardo Batista Paralegal Scholarship for the Spring of 2022.
Award Amount: $1,000.00
Award Announcement: May 1, 2022
Application Commences: February 1, 2022
Deadline: April 15, 2022
Criteria
1) Bronx Resident
2) Female
3) U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or DACA recipient
4) Apply for financial aid by filling a FAFSA, with priority given to those who are eligible for financial aid.
5) Be enrolled part-time or full-time in an Accredited Paralegal Studies program in one of two colleges in the Bronx.
• Hostos Community
• Bronx Community College
Requirements
1. 1 recommendation letter from a Professor (past or current)
2. Have at least a 3.0 GPA
3. Copy of Unofficial Transcript
Application Details
Applicant must submit a 500-word essay answering the following three questions.
1) Why do you want to become a Paralegal?
2) How will your study in Paralegal Studies contribute to your immediate or long-range career plans?
3) From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your education?
Please submit your application, with requirements and essay to be considered to
info@paralegalsftc.com.
APPLICATION MUST BE PICKED UP AT THE HOSTOS SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS VISIT THE HOSTOS SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE LOCATED IN D-101AA OR CONTACT 718.518.4166, Mesquilin@HOSTOS.CUNY.EDU