2026 Scholarship Application
(CLOSED)
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
MARCH 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Thank you for your interest in the Latino Scholarship Fund, Inc. Scholarship Application! We are grateful to each student who takes the time to apply and share their store as part of this opportunity.
Our application is now officially closed. Please note, we will no no longer accept any materials.
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April 2026: Applications will be reviewed.
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April 24 & April 25 2026 (Tentative Dates): First-round interviews. Selected candidates will receive an email from apply@latinoscholarshipfund.com to schedule their interview.
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May 2026: Second-round interviews. Shortlisted candidates from the first group will be invited to a second interview.
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Late May 2026: Final selections will be made.
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July 25, 2026: Awarded students must be available for the Annual Gala & Award Ceremony.
Who We Are
The Latino Scholarship Fund, Inc. (LSF) was founded in 1994 by a group of concerned individuals who recognized that less than 20% of Danbury High School's Latino graduates were pursuing higher education, the lowest percentage of any ethnic group in the graduating class. Since then, the LSF has raised and awarded over $1 million in scholarships to more than 600 students throughout the Greater Danbury area and surrounding towns.
The LSF was recognized in 2019 with a "Best of Danbury Award" in the nonprofit category. The LSF is operated entirely by volunteers, and is a professionally run organization that enjoys widespread community support with a 31 year history of fundraising success. As a tax-exempt 501 (c)3 organization, donations to the LSF are deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the law.
2026 Scholarship Overview
The scholarships we award each year are made possible through the dedication of our volunteer board and the generosity of donors who believe in expanding access to higher education.
🏆 Eight scholarship awards are available. Awards range from $3,000–$5,000 each.
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Completed applications will be evaluated by the Selection Committee.
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Interviews will be scheduled for selected applicants only.
Eligibility Requirements
✔️ Applications for this scholarship are open to Latino high school seniors who are attending school and residing in the following Connecticut towns.
Click here to view the full list.
✔️ According to our policy, a "Latino" is defined as any person with at least one parent and/or grandparent born in any of the recognized Latin American Spanish-speaking countries, including Puerto Rico.
Click here to view the full list.
✔️ The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 scale or the equivalent.
✔️ The applicant must plan to enroll in a U.S. college or university.
✔️ The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or approved for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
✔️ The applicant must be able to attend interviews with the Selection Committee. If selected, you will receive an email to move forward (Tentative interview dates are April 25th and 26th).
✔️ Finalists selected must attend the 32nd Annual Gala on July 26, 2026.
Before You Start Your Application Please Have All Required Application Materials
📄 IRS 1040 Forms (first 2 pages only) for self, mother, father, guardian, step-mother, step-father, self, or any other person living in the household, etc.
📄 A 1-2 page, typed, double-spaced essay describing your personal history and how your future plans will help strengthen the Latino community.
📄 High school transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable; minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or equivalent).
*may be emailed to apply@latinoscholarshipfund.com*
📄 Two letters of recommendation from non-family members (examples: employer, teachers, clergy, etc.)
*may be emailed to apply@latinoscholarshipfund.com*
Important Reminders
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We recommend that you have all your required materials ready to upload before you start the application.
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It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all required fields are completed and documents are uploaded correctly.
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Technical issues may occur if you miss a required section. Review your work and read carefully.
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Please note that if you send questions two days before the deadline we cannot guarantee that your questions will be answered in a timely manner.
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If your school will send your unofficial transcripts and and letters of recommendations, those may be emailed to apply@latinoscholarshipfund.com before the deadline.
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By submitting this application, applicants affirm that all materials are their own work and that information provided is accurate and truthful. Plagiarized or misrepresented materials, including those using AI tools, will not be accepted.
Late or Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted NO exceptions.
Application deadline is March 31st, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Questions
If you have questions or concerns prior to submitting, please contact:
📧 apply@latinoscholarshipfund.com
Applicants should plan accordingly and should NOT email questions late. We ask all applicants to act professionally and respectfully toward the volunteers who administer this program.
All data and information collected will be stored confidentially.