New York 
League Of Puerto Rican Women

Dear Candidate,

We are currently accepting applications for our 2024 Scholarships. These financial awards are granted annually to Puerto Rican/ Hispanic women selected for their academic excellence and service to the community.

To be eligible, applicants must complete the application and comply with all 7 of the requirements listed below:

1. Must be currently matriculated as a college student in an accredited institution of higher education, having earned a minimum of 12 accumulated credits and a GPA of 3.0 with no failing grades and not receiving any aid.

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2. Submit a resume.

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3. Submit an essay written meticulously and include the applicant’s educational, career goals and demonstrate service to the community.

4. Must provide an official college transcript.

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5. Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from a professor, college advisor, employer, minister, or supervisor. This can be emailed to president@nylprw.org.

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6. Submit a 4" by 6" (minimum size) color headshot photo in high resolution, jpeg format of the applicant in appropriate business casual or professional attire, with a neutral background, for inclusion in our Commemorative Gala Journal.

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7. Must be available to meet with the scholarship committee.
The Scholarship Committee will review only those applications that comply with ALL of the above seven (7) requirements. This scholarship is also open to residents of Puerto Rico. Please send completed application by mail no later than the deadline date of Friday, May 24, 2024 to:
NEW YORK LEAGUE OF PUERTO RICAN WOMEN, INC.
P. O. Box 60337
Brooklyn, NY 11206-0337
If you have any questions regarding the application process please feel free to email: info@nylprw.org
Sincerely,
Eunice Santiago, President

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