Program

Andres y Maria Cardenas Family Foundation Scholarship

Organization

The Andrés y María Cárdenas Family Foundation

Opportunity Type

Scholarship

About the Program

The AMCFF commends you for your decision to pursue a college education. Whether it be a community college, four year university, private or public school, you are embarking on a great journey. No matter the outcome of this application, you are more than capable of achieving your educational goals and dreams, and the AMCFF supports you 100%. Remember that you are eligible to apply to the AMCFF scholarship every year of your college career.

Application Deadline

March 15, 2024

Application Website

cardenasfoundation.org

Renewable?

No

Additional Details

Complete applications include:

• Online Application
• Essay (answer one):
• Mark Twain once said, “I never let my schooling interfere with my education.” What do you think he meant? Do you agree?
• What insights would you give your children or grandchildren to help them formulate a sound value system and an understanding of what they need to be successful in life?
• Resume
• GPA Verification Form - Download form in "documents needed" page.
• Recommendation - Recommender will recieve an email requesting LOR for applicant on the application close date (March 16).

Description

Must be a current high school senior attending one of the following schools in the Northeast San Fernando Valley: Arleta HS, Kennedy HS, Monroe HS, North Hollywood HS, Polytechnic HS, San Fernando HS, Sylmar HS, Van Nuys HS, Cesar Chavez Learning Academies and Panorama HS.

OR

Must have graduated from one of the above listed schools and be enrolled as a full time student at Los Angeles Mission college. Must be accepted or enrolled in a college, university or community college in the fall 2014 and in attendance through spring 2015 as a full-time student.

As an undergraduate, you must carry at least 12 units. and Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Open to residents of:

• CA

Open to students attending school in:

Additional Geographic Requirements

Must have graduated from one of these schools: Arleta HS, Kennedy HS, Monroe HS, North Hollywood HS, Polytechnic HS, San Fernando HS, Sylmar HS, Van Nuys HS, Cesar Chavez Learning Academies and Panorama HS.

Degree Programs

• Associate Degree (A.A./A.S.)
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)

Year in School

• 12th Grade
• College Freshman
• College Sophomore
• College Junior
• College Senior

Enrollment Status

• Full time

Citizenship

• U.S. Citizens
• Legal Permanent Residents
• Deferred Action (DACA) – Approved
• Deferred Action (DACA) – Pending
• Undocumented Students

Contact

info@cardenasfoundation.org

Organization Phone

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