This award, designated for women looking to pursue a new career or enhance the one they have, is given out annually by the Latin American Women's Association. To be eligible to receive this award, applicants must be 25 years of age or older and be accepted and enrolled in a business certification course at an accredited institution. Applicants must also be residents of the Charlotte-Mecklenberg region of North Carolina. The application includes two letters of recommendation, a personal letter, an interview and other requirements.
One of the most prominent Latino organizations in the nation, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund provides financial support for Hispanic students who are working toward college and graduate degrees. HSF offers students more than a dozen scholarship options, often in conjunction with corporations such as AT&T and Proctor & Gamble, that carry with them specific requirements. Often the awards differ from one another on the basis of age eligibility as well as college-major preferences. Most of the awards require submission of the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available online.
Established in 1992, the Madrina Award of the Latina Leadership Network recognizes the accomplishments of Hispanic women who have devoted their time and energy to improving the California Community College system. To apply, applicants must be members of the Latina Leadership Network and have demonstrated a commitment to improving the quality of education for Latinas in the California Community College system. Nominees can be students, faculty, staff, administrators or trustees.
The Rising Farm Worker Dream fund offers two scholarship programs for the sons and daughters of migrant farm workers. One award, the Pre-MBA Fellowship Award, is available to students who want to enter an MBA program. The award provides a $10,000 scholarship to the winner and MBA preparation materials to the runner-up. The MBA Preparation Fellowship Award, ranging between $500 and $2,500, is given to seniors or juniors in college or graduate students who plan on pursuing an MBA within the next five years. The applications for both awards can be submitted online.