Deadline: August 15, 2013
Must be a minority student pursuing full-time studies leading to a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university in the U.S.The GE Foundation/LULAC Scholarship Program is intended to assist and encourage minority students with exemplary academic records to complete their college education. The scholarship application is available online at www.LNESC.org
The GE/LULAC Scholarship Program will award four scholarships in the amount of
$5,000 to qualified minorities.
The $5,000 award money will be divided into two disbursements of $2,500. The disbursements will take place on September 15 and January 31. Scholarship awards will be sent directly to the recipient’s college or university and deposited in the recipient’s name. The funds will be allocated toward the payment of tuition, academic fees, and the purchase of required educational materials and books.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered for a scholarship:
* Must be CLASSIFIED AS A COLLEGE SOPHOMORE in the fall 2013.
* Must have a cumulative college grade point average of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent.
* Must have selected business or engineering as their major.
* Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
Scholarship Dates and Deadlines:
August 15th - Student applications due to the LNESC National Office
September 6th - Scholarship recipients notified of award
September 15th - Fall check disbursement
January 31st - Spring check disbursement
