NYLPRW Scholarship for Puerto Rican Women
Direct application
$1,000
Eligibility
Demographics
WomanHispanic or Latino
Education level
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
Puerto Rican and Hispanic undergraduate women enrolled at accredited colleges with at least 12 credits, a 3.0 GPA, and no failing grades who demonstrate academic excellence and community service may apply for NYLPRW scholarships. Award amounts vary.
Mail a completed application with resume, goals essay, official transcript, two recommendations, and a professional headshot by May 15. Applicants must not be receiving financial aid and must be available to meet the scholarship committee.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Completed mailed application
- Resume
- Goals essay
- Official college transcript
- Two recommendations
- Professional headshot photo
- Must be currently enrolled 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 re
- Submit a resume
- Provide an official college transcript (copies not acceptable)
- Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from a professor, college advisor, employer, minister, or supervisor
- Submit a 4"x6" (minimum) color headshot photo in high resolution JPEG, business casual/professional attire, neutral background, for the Commemorative Gala Journal
- Must be available to meet with the scholarship committee
- Open to Puerto Rican and Hispanic women
- Application deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026 (submit completed application by mail)
- Applicant must be available to meet with the scholarship committee.