Nuestro Mundo, Inc. is pleased to offer one $1,000 scholarship and one $500 scholarship to students who graduate from an MMSD Spanish dual language immersion program. The scholarship is available to students entering or enrolled in college in the 2024-2025 school year.
Requirements
- Students must be graduating from an MMSD Spanish dual language immersion program.
- Students must demonstrate financial need through eligibility in the free & reduced lunch program.
- Students must be enrolled at least half time during the 2024-2025 school year at an accredited college or university.
Preferences
- Preference is given to students who remained within the DLI program from K-12.
- Preference is given to first generation college students.
- Preference is given to students that attended Nuestro Mundo Community School.
Application Checklist
- NMI Scholarship Application
- As part of the application, you will be asked to submit:
- One letter of recommendation (from a teacher, volunteer coordinator, or community member)
- Your high school transcript.
- A letter of acceptance from an accredited college or university for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Two short essays (250 word max – one in Spanish, one in English)
Essay Topics
In Spanish:
- ¿Qué es algo que valoras de la educación de DLI, que te ha ayudado a formar a la persona que eres hoy?
In English: (Choose one of the topics.)
- What is something that you value about your family, community, or culture that helps shape who you are today?
- Who influences you to keep going when you want to give up? Why are you influenced by this person?
- Describe your involvement in professional, community and/or extracurricular activities. List the organizations and activities. Include any leadership positions that you have held. If unable to participate, provide a brief explanation.
The scholarship application is due on Friday, April 19, 2024. If you have any questions about this scholarship, please email us at scholarship@nuestromundoinc.org.