New York League of Puerto Rican Women (NYLPRW)

We are currently accepting applications for our 2024 Scholarships. These financial awards are granted annually to Puerto Rican/ Hispanic women selected for their academic excellence and service to the community.

To be eligible, applicants must comply with all 7 of the requirements listed below:

1. Must be currently matriculated as a College student in an accredited institution of higher education, having earned a minimum of 12 accumulated credits and a GPA of 3.0 with no failing grades.

2. Submit a resume.

3. Submit an essay written meticulously and include the applicant’s educational, and career goals and demonstrate service to the community.

4. Must provide an official college transcript.

5. Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from a professor, college advisor, employer, minister, or supervisor.

6. Submit a 4" by 6" (minimum size) color headshot photo in high resolution, jpeg format of the applicant in appropriate business casual or professional attire, with a neutral background, for inclusion in our Commemorative Gala Journal.

7. Must be available to meet with the scholarship committee.

To apply please email nylprwomen@gmail.com for an application or click on the link below:
https://forms.gle/6qsyDNXpmi91AWR67

The Scholarship Committee will review only those applications that comply with ALL of the above seven (7) requirements. Transcripts and Letters of recommendation must be emailed to nylprwomen@gmail.com, cc: nylprwpresident@gmail.com and lynettenylprwomen@gmail.com. The deadline date is Friday, May 24, 2024.

The New York League of Puerto Rican Women is celebrating its 16th Anniversary Gala!!!! on August 26, 2024, at Marina Del Rey