Jesus Salas Academic Activist Scholarship

he Chican@ & Latin@ Studies Program awards the Jesus Salas Academic Activist Scholarship each year to a student enrolled in the Chican@ & Latin@ Studies Certificate who has both excelled in academic pursuits and made outstanding service contributions to the Chican@ & Latin@ Community. The award is named in honor of long time activist Jesus Salas for his continuous commitment and dedication to that advancement and well being of the Chican@ and Latin@ community.

How to Apply

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Conditions of Award

The award is open to all freshmen, sophomore, junior, and non-graduating senior certificate students. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher and a record of service to Chican@/Latin@ communities at the local, state or national level. Service contributions can may include but are not limited to (1) creation of social or educational workshops or outreach programs, (2) participation as a committee member or organizational leader of entities that advance the social, educational or political well-being of Chican@/Latin@ communities, or (3) involvement in policy related issues.

The award includes a $500.00 academic scholarship and is made possible through the generous support of Jesus Salas, Chican@ & Latin@ Studies Program faculty, staff and community members.

Supplemental Questions

• Please upload a personal statement of 500 words or less explaining the relationship between your academic training and your community service.
• Please upload a resume or vita including relevant work, volunteer, and educational experiences that have prepared you for this initiative.
• Reference Letter
• Please enter contact information for the author of your first reference letter.
• Second reference letter (optional)