DR. JUAN ANDRADE JR. SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUNG HISPANIC LEADERS
Recipients will be notified
30 Days Before the National Conference
About the Scholarship
USHLI has awarded over $1.6 million in scholarships and internships to students from disenfranchised communities from coast to coast. Most notably, the Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders seeks to recognize students who share Dr. Andrade’s commitment to servant leadership. Application deadline is November 30, 2023 @ 11:59 PM CT
Undergrad recipients will receive a non-renewable:
- $1,000 scholarship for those attending a 4-year institution or $500 for those attending a 2-year institution
- a complimentary registration to attend the 2024 USHLI National Conference including airfare and lodging
Scholarship Qualifications
Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students, in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or Undocumented). Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students for the Fall 2024 – Spring 2025 academic year. This includes high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors up to age 25.
All recipients will be notified 30 days before the conference.
Scholarship Requirements
Essay Questions
(Must complete both background & leadership essays)
- Tell us about your background – In 500-1,000 words, submit a self-description including your family history (parents/guardian, siblings), life, and/or work experiences that have influenced you. Finally, describe your most significant achievement? Did you overcome any obstacles or challenges? If so, how?
- Leadership Essay – Submit a 500-1,000 word essay on the future of Latinos/Hispanics in America, the kind of leadership needed, and any role you hope to play in providing such leadership. How will this benefit your community? What can USHLI do to help you achieve your goals?
- Optional Essay – What else would you like to share with us, relevant to your application being selected for this scholarship?
Required Documents
- Portrait Picture – Applicants must submit a recent photograph (high-resolution, color, size: 2.5 x 3.5 ratios, PNG, JPG, or GIF). The picture should be a suitable headshot for use in any printed literature announcing the recipients. Selfies are not accepted.
- Resume – Applicants must submit a one-page resume in PDF format of their work experience, academic accomplishments, and other relevant information.
- Unofficial Transcript – Applicants must submit the most updated transcript (College freshmen please submit your high school transcript). All transcripts must be uploaded as a PDF document in the application.
References
- Letters of Recommendation – Applicants must submit two (2) letters of recommendation that meet the following requirements: letters should focus on the applicant’s leadership abilities and past academic performance, while also indicating an ability or desire to effectively serve their community. The application will require you to submit your references’ contact information. Once your application is submitted, an email will be sent to your references with instructions on how to submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. We require one (1) reference to be from an academic source i.e., teacher, advisor, counselor, coach, etc., and one (1) reference to be from a work or community source i.e., employer, supervisor, clergy, etc. All letters of recommendation are due December 15, 2023.
I’m becoming a high school senior this school year of 2020-2021. Should I be applying to this scholarship this year or next? Most colleges I am applying to release their admissions decisions after the due date of this scholarship.
Yes, this is your first year of eligibility, please list the most likely school you will attend. If you are selected, we can update your information before you receive the first of two disbursements
Hello, I am currently filling out the application and it is asking for a College Contact Person for Scholarship Disbursement, and my school does not have a specific person, but rather an entire department contact. Is that okay?
Do you guys offer any help to students wanting to go to grad school?
At this time we do not have scholarships for graduate students
Do the recommendation letters have to be in English?
We currently do not have any rules against it, but we recommend the letter be written in English to compare it fairly. You may also decide to submit a letter in Spanish as most of our selection committee can read in Spanish
Hello! For the two letters of recommendation, I am planning to have a teacher for the academic reference but my question is if my high school counselor would count as a professional source for recommendation? Your response would be much appreciated!
Yes, you may select any two people to write letters on your behalf. We only offer suggestions on who would best give the selection committee a well rounded snese of who you are.
Your letters may be in English or Spanish in order for our selection committee to review your application in a timely manner
Hi!
Let’s say that we do not need the scholarship money for our tuition as it is covered. Would it be possible for me to directly receive the award so I can put the money towards books, fees, and technology?
We cannot send any funds to an individual cit must be sent directly to your school to pay for tuition. In certain cases, schools can offer students a refund check if your payments exceed your tuition costs. You will need to discuss this with your school’s financial aid department (or the department that handles scholarship contributions) to know if this is an option for you.
Hi! I’m curious on the disbursal of this scholarship if awarded. Will a student be able to directly receive the prize amount if their tuition is paid off to put the money towards books, fees, and technology?
We cannot send any funds to an individual cit must be sent directly to your school to pay for tuition. In certain cases, schools can offer students a refund check if your payments exceed your tuition costs. You will need to discuss this with your school’s financial aid department (or the department that handles scholarship contributions) to know if this is an option for you.
Good afternoon, greetings from Georgia!
I am a student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) set to graduate in May 2021. Due to COVID, the HGSE announced in June 2020 that it would reopen its application cycle for the 2020/2021 school year. I was accepted to Harvard in July and started classes this September. Unfortunately, I did not have the opportunity to apply to scholarships and launched a Gofundme: https://gf.me/u/yumzb8
My master’s program is only for one year. I read that the Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship is due November 30. Given my unique circumstances, I wanted to ask about my eligibility before applying?
best,
Nataly Morales Villa (she/her)
Higher Education Ed.M.| 2021
Congratulations on your impending graduation. The scholarship is only open to undergraduate students who will be full-time students for the 2021 Fall Semester through the 2021 Spring semester (That includes current High School seniors).
Can someone from Puerto Rico Apply?
Someone living in Puerto Rico
yes
Yes, Students in Puerto Rico can apply.
Hi, I was wondering about how many scholarships you give each year? Thank you.
For the Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. scholarship, we are offering 10 awards this year.
Hello, I am a senior in high school and my transcripts are not yet completed yet because I graduate in 2021. Will you still accept my transcripts they are now or do I have to wait until I am in college to apply for this scholarship?
please submit the most recent transcript available. this may mean that your transcript includes your grades up to your junior year.
Hi, I was wondering if you could apply multiple times, especially if you did not get the scholarship last time?
if you are still meet the requirements and weren’t selected as a recipient, yes you can apply more than once.
Can we save the scholarship, or do we have to submit it in one sitting?
Can we save the scholarship, or do we have to submit it in one sitting?
When are the scholarship winners announced?
Hello, over the letter of recommendation from a work/community source, could I have a family member like my father, mother or uncle do it as I have worked with all of them in the past as work with my father with sanitation, my mother with house cleaning and my uncle with landscaping.
Unfortunately, a family member cannot write a letter of recommendation for you