Guadalupe A. Reyes Scholarship, Deadline to Apply: February 24, 2012

                                                   Fiesta del Sol – Guadalupe A. Reyes Scholarship Application Deadline:

Deadline: Friday February 24, 2012

The Scholarship Committee at Pilsen Neighbors Community Council (PNCC) encourages first time college students and or undergraduates to apply for this 2012/13 school year scholarship.

The Fiesta del Sol Guadalupe A. Reyes Scholarship Program has celebrated over a decade of awarding scholarships to students from the Southwest side of the city and beyond. Due to Guadalupe A. Reyes’ dedication and commitment to people in need, the Scholarship Program has been renamed in her honor. The Scholarship Program offers an opportunity for students to get $1500 for their college expenses, but more than that, we strive to give students an opportunity to exercise leadership skills, learn relationship building and teamwork, by working with us at Fiesta del Sol. Fiesta del Sol has given over $700,000 in scholarships to 450 students.

Eligibility:
-Be of Latino/Hispanic descent, and live on the Southwest side of Chicago, between 16th to 79th streets, and between Cicero Ave., (4800 West) and Canal (500 West), OR Be a volunteer at PNCC;
-Be enrolled at an accredited college or university in an undergraduate degree-seeking, or certificate program, OR be a Senior in High school, accepted to an undergraduate, degree-seeking or certificate program;
-If in college, be enrolled for a minimum of at least 6 semester hours in the 2011/2012 school year or its equivalence;
-Have earned a cumulative minimum of a 2.5 GPA (on a 4-point scale or its equivalence) Demonstrate community or school service;
-Demonstrate financial need.

Ana Padilla
Fiesta del Sol Vendor Coordinator
Pilsen Neighbors Community Council
2026 South Blue Island Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608
OFFICE (312) 666.2663 ext. 221
FAX (312) 666.4661
ana@pilsenneighbors.org
www.fiestadelsol.org