Barrio Scholarship FUnd
This Scholarship is awarded to Latin students who are in the process of completing their final year of high school, and who will be entering their first year at an accredited College or University come September 2023.
It will be awarded based on a holistic overview of the application, which consists of both the eligibility criteria and supporting documentation.
The scholarship will be awarded at ……. on ………, 2023 (to be determined).
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
– Of Latin Descent
– Canadian Citizen and legal residents of Canada
– Currently completing their final year of high school
– Proof of attending an accredited College or University for September 2023
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:
– Updated resume
– Most recent report card
– An essay of no more than 1,000 words outlining why you believe you should be the recipient of the Barrio Scholarship Award
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic performance, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, your essay, unusual personal or family circumstances, and reference letters. Financial need is not considered.
Please forward your supporting documentation as detailed above to Toronto Latinos via email at info@torontolatinos.com no later than May 31, 2023.
*** ONLY THE FIRST 100 APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED
RECIPIENTS SINCE INCEPTION:
2020 – Nate Gonzalez, Chaminade College School – Simon Fraser University
2021 – Bryant Londono Escobar – Western Technical Commercial School
2021 – Jonathan Zambrano – De La Salle College “Oaklands”
2022 – Brian Alvarez, Holy Cross Catholic Acadamy – York University
2022 – Eric Castro, Villanova College – Toronto Metropolitan University