The Cruz Cordero Family Scholarship: For Journalism or English

2025 The Cruz Cordero Family Scholarship: For Journalism or English
Scholarship Name: The Cruz Cordero Family Scholarship for Journalism or English
Eligibility:
High school seniors
College undergraduates
Graduate students
Field of Study: Pursuing a career in Journalism or English
Scholarship Amount: the scholarship recipient will receive a $1,000 award (one-time offer).

For questions, please contact:
Lisa M. Rodriguez
Phone: (347) 693-6893
Email: cn.scholarship@gmail.com

Website: https://www.comitenoviembre.org/
ELIGIBILITY
Be of Puerto Rican descent
Majoring in Journalism or English
Enrolled in an accredited college or university by Fall 2025
Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or better
Aged between 18 and 27
Must undergo a virtual interview with the selection committee (available in English or Spanish)
Cannot be a former CN scholarship awardee of any CN Scholarships

NOTE: If selected, only one CN scholarship will be granted if the applicant applies to multiple CN Scholarships
GUIDELINES
A completed application package must include:

An application
Essay
A biographical sketch
One letter of recommendation
High School transcript (for High School Students)
Academic transcripts (for College Students)
Headshot Photo
The recommendation letter must be from a community member who knows your work and leadership. The recommendation letter must be written on organizational letterhead with the contact phone number of the person writing the recommendation letter.
DEADLINE
Be of Puerto Rican descent
Majoring in Journalism or English
Enrolled in an accredited college or university by Fall 2025
Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or better
Aged between 18 and 27
Must undergo a virtual interview with the selection committee (available in English or Spanish)
Cannot be a former CN scholarship awardee of any CN Scholarships
NOTE: If selected, only one CN scholarship will be granted if the applicant applied to multiple CN Scholarships