Judson, Latino group to award scholarships
The League of United Latin American Citizens and Judson University will co-sponsor the My LULAC Future Academic Competition, which will award $20,000 in Judson University scholarships to area Latino students who are enrolled for fall 2008.
To be eligible, applicants must be of at least 25 percent Hispanic decent, have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0, a minimum ACT score of 18, enrolled to attend Judson in the fall of 2008 and attend Elgin Area School District U-46, Community Unit School District 300, or Elgin Community College. The scholarship is also open to adult learners wishing to complete their education.
To apply, students can visit the Judson Web site at judsonu.edu and click on the "Apply to Judson U" link or contact the admissions office at (847) 628-2500.
The My LULAC Future application is available through Judson's financial aid office or The My LULAC Future Web site, geocities/mylulacfuture.com. Deadline for application submission is 5 p.m. Jan. 11.
Applicants selected will compete in the My LULAC Future Academic Competition on Feb. 23. Applicants will be judged on their oral and visual presentation along with a review of their community involvement and portfolio.
Four $5,000 scholarships will be awarded. LULAC and Judson believe that continuing education is critical for Latinos in order to succeed with a professional career.
Judson, a four-year Christian liberal arts university, offers undergraduate degrees in areas such as human services, education and business. The institution equips students who represent their faith by the quality of their personal relationships, their work and their involvement in their community.
LULAC, established in 1929, is one of the oldest and largest Hispanic organizations in the U.S. The organization was formed to promote the advancement of Hispanic Americans in the areas of economic empowerment, education, leadership, social services and public service. The Elgin chapter was established Aug. 17, 2001.
For information, contact Ana Ortiz at (847) 488-9000, anao@hichicagonw.com or Tory Gum at (847) 628-2082, tgum@judsonu.edu.