Castillo Scholarship
First-generation students are under significant pressure when it comes to pursuing higher education.
Many students come from families with limited financial means who have made great sacrifices to help them on their educational journey. As a result, many first-generation students are expected to succeed academically and professionally and to be a resource for family members after beginning their careers. The limited assistance and guidance that first-generation students receive can make it difficult to achieve these goals.
This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students pursuing careers in STEM by helping them overcome their financial hurdles.
Any Hispanic, first-generation high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is pursuing STEM may apply for this scholarship, but applicants who are Michigan residents are preferred.
To apply, tell us what motivated you to attend college as a first-generation student and why you’re pursuing a STEM field.
What motivated you to pursue college as a first-generation student? Why are you interested in pursuing a major in a STEM field?
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The application deadline is Aug 1, 2024. Winners will be announced on Sep 1, 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 Sep 1, 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 or future 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.