The Madruga Family Scholarship

The Madruga Family Financial Need: This scholarship assists students facing outstanding medical bills, overdue electric bills, past-due childcare bills, assistance with books, tuition balances, and other education-related expenses
or
The Madruga Family Living Expenses: Students who are currently facing housing or eviction issues, which may prevent them from completing their courses for the current semester.
To qualify, students must:

  • Submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, staff member, academic advisor, guidance counselor, supervisor, or employer.
  • Be currently enrolled as a Hostos student
  • Answer all supplemental questions
  • Have a demonstrated need (only housing or eviction issues or facing outstanding medical bills, overdue electric bills, past-due childcare bills, assistance with books, tuition balances, and other academic-related reasons who are eligible to apply).
  • Submit documentation that supports the needs described in the Scholarship application
  • Apply through the Scholarship website (paper applications will not be accepted)
    Once awarded, this scholarship is a one-time opportunity.
    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.

Award
Up to $1,000
Deadline
12/05/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please upload a copy of your unofficial transcript (must be downloaded from your CUNYfirst account, then uploaded on your application.)
  2. In as much details as possible, describe the financial hardship(s) and extenuating circumstance(s) that you are currently facing. (One paragraph)
  3. Please explain your career goals and how receiving this emergency fund will help you achieve them.
  4. Please upload documentation that supports the described need you are currently facing it may include a bursar receipt, the past due electric bill, overdue childcare bill, outstanding medical bills, eviction notice, rent bill . In the event that you experience issues uploading your documents, contact the scholarship office for assistance.
  5. Please enter the name, last name and email account of your recommender. This will allow them to upload a letter on your behalf
  6. Please indicate your current credit hours.
  7. Are you currently enrolled at Hostos Community College?
  8. Please write the donor a message of appreciation.
  9. Are you applying for extenuating circustance or financial need
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