Caminos de Éxito: The Jose Prado Scholarship
Jose Prado was a beloved father who wholeheartedly supported the education journey of his daughter to become the first college graduate in their family.
Forging a new path for one’s family takes courage, determination, and resilience. First-generation students are forced to overcome a multitude of obstacles in order to reach the same outcomes as their peers, and in doing so, they’re able to open opportunities for the rest of their families.
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Jose Prado by supporting students who are the first in their families to pursue a college degree.
Any Hispanic first-generation undergraduate student may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us about your personal journey, your role models, what obstacles you’ve overcome, how Jose’s legacy impacts you, your philanthropic vision, and the power of education.
Please answer the following questions within your essay response:
Personal Journey: Describe your journey as a first-time Hispanic college-goer. What challenges have you faced, and how have they shaped your educational aspirations?
Role Models: Discuss the role models or inspirations in your life who have motivated you to pursue higher education. How have they influenced your choices and aspirations?
Overcoming Obstacles: Reflect on obstacles or hardships you've encountered on your educational path and how you've overcome them. What have you learned from these experiences?
Legacy of Jose Prado: Explain how the legacy of Jose Prado, as someone who supported education, inspires and influences your own educational journey and ambitions.
Your Philanthropic Vision: If you were to establish a scholarship someday, what would be its purpose and the qualities you'd look for in ideal candidates?
The Power of Education: Write about your belief in the transformative power of education and how it can impact your life and the lives of others.
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The application deadline is Jun 20, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jul 20, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jul 20, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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