Scholarships for Chicano Studies
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Chicano Studies focuses on issues affecting U.S. Latinos, in particular Mexican-Americans, who make up the largest Latino group in the United States. Such areas as social policy (history, education, health, and legal issues), cultural studies (language, literature, and media), and fine arts (art history and studio arts) are covered as part of this multi-faceted area of study.
Scholarship funds are available for students wishing major or minor in Chicano Studies. Perhaps one of the following scholarship opportunities will be of interest to you:
National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies
Both undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Chicano Studies are invited to apply for the Frederick A. Cervantes Student Premio. All interested persons are asked to submit a paper for consideration. Please note that all authors must be members of the NACCS; application forms are available online. The author of the winning paper will receive $350.00 and will have the opportunity to submit his or her paper for publication review. The winning author will also present his or her paper at the annual meeting of the NACCS.
All submissions must contribute to the field of Chicano Studies. Style as well as content and quality of research will be considered when evaluating submissions.
Arizona State University, Department of Transborder Chicano and Latino Studies
Two students majoring or minoring in Chicano Studies will be awarded a Wells Fargo Scholarship each year. In choosing scholarship recipients, the following criteria are considered: GPA, financial need, major, class level, the applicant's residency, and his or her demonstrated level of community service.
San Diego State University, Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies
One student will be awarded the César Chávez Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $300.00 each year. Students majoring or minoring in Chicana and Chicano Studies who have completed a minimum of 30 units and have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.5 are eligible to apply.
Each applicant will be required to submit a brief essay outlining his or her past contributions to the community.
San Diego City College Foundation
One scholarship in the amount of $350.00 will be awarded each year to a student (U.S. Citizen or resident alien) who has completed nine units in Chicano Studies. Only full-time students are eligible to apply for the Chicano Studies Scholarship.
Candidates must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.8 and be able to demonstrate participation in Chicano/Latino community activities. The community involvement may be either on- or off-campus. As part of the application process, an autobiography (including future aspirations) must be submitted.
California State University Dominguez Hills
The Chicana/Chicano Studies Alumni Association provides funding for one scholarship each year. Undergraduate students (majoring or minoring in Chicana/Chicano Studies) with a GPA of 2.0 or higher are eligible to apply. In addition to the academic requirement, applicants must be involved in community service.
All interested individuals will submit a personal essay with their application form. The scholarship will be presented at the Alumni Association's Annual Banquet.
