The Roberto Gracia Memorial Scholarship is named after one of the CLYLP’s most dedicated volunteers who was committed to developing the leadership potential of California’s youth. These scholarships are awarded annually to incoming freshman, transfer students and graduate students based on: 1) three essays that address their community engagement following the summer program in Sacramento or at the regional institutes in Fresno or Los Angeles; educational and career goals; and an idea for a bill or law; 2) financial need; and 3) a review of the applicant’s resume and recommendation letters.  Three $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded for the 2010-2011 academic year.

To be eligible to apply for the Roberto Gracia Memorial Scholarship you must meet ALL the following criteria:

• Be an alumni of the Chicano/Latino Youth Leadership Project alumni (includes Sacramento Conference and regional institutes in Fresno and Los Angeles);
• Be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university;
• Have a 3.0 G.P.A. or higher; and
• Submit a complete application via email on/before the 7/2/10 deadline

To apply, you must complete the application and include the following:

• An official transcript that includes grades of your last academic term and GPA
• Most recent financial aid award letter or a statement of financial need
• Most current resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• A complete response to three essay questions

The application period for 2010 is now closed. Scholarship winners will be announced at the CLYLP Annual Banquet to be held on Friday, July 30th.