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Offered by Luso-American Education Foundation
The General Youth Scholarship offered by the Luso-American Education Foundation annually awards $1,000 to college-bound high school seniors who are either of Portuguese ancestry, are currently taking Portuguese language classes at the high school level, or have attended the Luso-American Education Foundation Cultural Youth Summer Camp for at least two years. To apply, students must submit a completed scholarship application, a transcript, two letters of recommendation, a wallet-sized photo of themselves, and a student/counselor report.
If you’re a college-bound high school senior with a personal connection to Portuguese either through your heritage or through studying, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.
The Luso-American Education Foundation (LAEF) was formed in 1963 to foster, sponsor and perpetuate the Portuguese language and culture in the United States in part by providing scholarships and educational grants to students.
This scholarship is open to students meeting the below eligibility criteria.
High School Senior
Portuguese
U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents
3.0+ for those taking Portuguese classes, 3.5+ for those of Portuguese ancestry
In addition to the below application materials, applicants must submit a recent, wallet-sized photo of themselves and a student/counselor report.
Essay
Academic transcript
Two letters of recommendation
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