To continue promoting leadership and the educational development of Puerto Rican women, NACOPRW-SoCal awards two one-time scholarships of $500 each. Please share this information with eligible students who may be interested (NACOPRW-SoCal eligible members may apply; past NACOPRW-SoCal scholarship recipients are not eligible). Minimum eligibility criteria:

● Female students enrolled in at least 6 semester units (8 quarter units) or more at an accredited college or university. ● Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) in 12 semester/16 quarter units or more at an accredited institution. ● Puerto Rican or of Latina heritage ● Southern California resident (San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino or Los Angeles Counties).

ESSAY PROMPT: Write about the importance of your Puerto Rican/Latina heritage. Tell us about the value of your culture to you and society, and why you consider it important to your future, despite the challenges you might face. (i.e., COVID issues, grades, language, or any other personal, social or family challenges.) Explain how your identity contributes to you pursuing your college education