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Dr. Raquel Ontiveros Memorial Scholarship

Direct application

Amount varies

Eligibility

Demographics
Mexican
Major
Education
Education level
High school

About this scholarship

Saginaw County residents with at least one-quarter Mexican American ancestry who are high school seniors or college students pursuing education or teaching at a Michigan college may apply for the Dr. Raquel Ontiveros Memorial Scholarship through the Saginaw Community Foundation.

Award amounts vary. Applicants need a minimum 2.5 GPA and must be enrolled part time or full time in an undergraduate degree or career and technical education program.

Apply through the Saginaw Community Foundation's online application with proof of ancestry, residency, transcripts, a personal statement, and letters of recommendation. The fund honors Dr. Raquel Ontiveros, who dedicated her career to education and community service.

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What else to submit

  • Proof of Mexican American ancestry
  • Proof of residency
  • Academic transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Official transcript
  • Letter(s) of recommendation
  • Apply through the Saginaw Community Foundation online application.