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APPLY FOR THE
STUDENT DREAMers ALLIANCE SCHOLARSHIP

Thank you for applying for this scholarship, we are excited to support you on your journey!

 

This scholarship opportunity is available for current & past SDA participants two-and four-year academic programs as well as certificate/licensing programs. Ten, one-year scholarships are available, each in the amount of $2,500, to support you on your journey through higher education. Scholarship applications must be resubmitted annually for additional funding.

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Please carefully read all information on this page, including the eligibility criteria & steps to the application process.

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IMPORTANT DATES

  • Application Opens: April 17, 2023

  • Application Closes: May 8, 2023

  • Notice of Award: June 1, 2023

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If you have any questions, please email sda@hispanicalliancesc.com and we will answer as soon as possible.

 

Preference will be given to:

  1. Applicants who are among the first generation in their families to attend post-secondary school.

  2. Applicants who face barriers to accessing financial aid.

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Additional consideration will be given based on financial hardship.

ALL STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
AND WILL BE GIVEN EQUITABLE CONSIDERATION

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

All students who apply for the SDA Scholarship must be either:

  • Current SDA Student

  • SDA Alumni

 

All students who apply for the SDA Scholarship must also be one of the following:

  • Graduating high school senior (Spring 2023) at the time of application

  • OR Enrolled in college and/or will be enrolled in college for the upcoming Fall semester

 

All students who apply for the SDA Scholarship must submit approved household income documentation such as:

  • Recent Pay Stub(s)

  • Proof of income letter provided by an employer

  • Other proof of income approved by the Hispanic Alliance

 

NOTE: Proof of income documentation should be submitted via email to sda@hispanicalliancesc.com

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

​To apply for the Student Dreamers Alliance scholarship, students are required to submit the following:  

  1. Complete the scholarship application. 

  2. Email proof of household income to sda@hispanicalliancesc.com. 

  3. Complete a 250-500 word essay

    • ​Prompt: Tell us about a significant experience that challenged you academically or personally and what you learned about yourself as you faced the challenge.  

  4. Recommendation Form

    • Form must be from a school staff member, community member/leader, family or friend (Examples: Principal/Teacher, Coach, Church Leader, Manager, etc.)

    • When submitting the application, the student will be asked to provide a name and email address for their reference. The reference will receive an email with a Google Form to complete as the recommendation within 2-3 business days of application submission. Note: The Google Form is in place of a recommendation letter. Recommendations may be completed in English or Spanish. 

    • Please remind your reference of the May 8th application deadline.

  5. Please email sda@hispanicalliancesc.com once all the above steps have been completed. 

  6. We will contact you to schedule your interview pending the submission of all application materials. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS

It takes courage to ask for help and is a channel of strength for many of our current leaders. Please email your questions to sda@hispanicalliancesc.com and we will answer as soon as possible.

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