Josephine Aguado Scholarship

Available to three (3) single parents pursuing a college degree at Hostos Community College. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better is required for continuous students; entering freshmen must have a high school average of 75% or better. The application must be accompanied by a typed, one-page personal statement; two letters of support; and an unofficial transcript. The money will be disbursed as follows: $750 will go towards tuition costs and/or academic expenses. Another donation of $250 will be granted upon successful graduation.
To qualify for this award, students must:

• Be currently enrolled at Hostos as a full-time (12 credits or more) or part-time (9 credits min).
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for continuous students and a high school average of 75% or better for entering freshmen
• Submit a copy of unofficial transcript
• Must be a single parent
• Be taking no less than nine (9) credits
• Submit a one-page typed personal statement of 500 words minimum.
• Submit 2 letters of recommendation
• Answer all supplemental questions
  Applications and all required materials must be submitted through the system. Paper applications will not be accepted, and incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Once Awarded this is a one-time scholarship
  All applications and required materials must be submitted online through the scholarship system. Paper applications will not be accepted, and incomplete applications will not be considered.
  For questions or assistance in the application process, contact the scholarship office at mesquilin@hostos.cuny.edu or (718) 518-4166.