The NEW YORK LEAGUE OF PUERTO RICAN WOMEN are currently accepting applications for our 2014 College Awards. These financial awards are granted annually to undergraduate Puerto Rican women selected for their academic excellence and service to the community.
To be eligible, applicants must send a completed College Award Application form to our post office box, listed below, by the deadline date of July 7, 2014 and meet all of the following criteria:
1. Currently matriculated as an undergraduate student in an accredited institution of higher education, having earned a minimum of 12 accumulated credits.
2. Maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 with no failing grades.
3. Demonstrate service to the community.
4. Provide an official college transcript.
5. Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from a professor, college advisor, employer or supervisor.
6. Submit a suitable 4″ by 6″ (minimum size) photo of the applicant in appropriate professional attire for inclusion in our Commemorative Journal.
7. Attend a face-to-face interview with the College Award Committee.
The College Award Committee will review only those applications that comply with all of the above seven (7) requirements. The essays of the selected applicants should be written meticulously, including the applicant’s community service and educational and career goals.
Applications (see attached 2014 NYLPRW COLLEGE AWARD LETTER APPLICATION) can also be requested via phone or email (including [email protected]), and also downloaded from our new website.
NEW YORK LEAGUE OF PUERTO RICAN WOMEN, INC.
DARA LUSTGARTEN, PRESIDENT
227 13th Street, Suite B4
Palisades Park, NJ 07650-2066
[email protected] / 845-598-2510; 917-432-4043
