Proyecto H.A.C.E.R. College Book Scholarship
What is the Proyecto H.A.C.E.R. College Book Scholarship?
Since our founding, Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. has worked to empower women by providing a supportive network dedicated to their personal and professional advancement. We’ve maintained this legacy through our annual Proyecto H.A.C.E.R. (Hermanas Advancing Career and Educational Resources) College Book Scholarship. The College Book Scholarship assists outstanding graduating high school seniors who are pursuing degrees in higher education. This award recognizes young women and non-binary individuals who exemplify not only academic excellence but also leadership potential and community service in alignment with our Organization's vision, mission, and goals.
This year, the award will be presented to three deserving high school seniors in the amounts of $1,000, $500, and $250 to assist them in offsetting the costs of textbooks, school supplies, and other expenses for their first year in college.
Direct donations have funded this award, and every individual is sincerely thanked. Please consider donating to this effort through the Lambda Pi Chi Foundation. We appreciate in advance your consideration.
For information on applying for the 2021 Proyecto H.A.C.E.R. College Book Scholarship please read below. For any additional questions, please email the committee at scholarship@lambdapichi.org.
2021 College Book Scholarship Application Process
Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. works to empower women by providing a supportive network dedicated to their personal and professional advancement. Each year, as part of Lambda Pi Chi’s Proyecto H.A.C.E.R. (Hermanas Advancing Career and Educational Resources), the Sorority awards College Book Scholarships to outstanding young women or non-binary students graduating from high school who are highly motivated and committed to community service, leadership, and academic excellence.
Criteria:
The 2021 Proyecto H.A.C.E.R. College Book Scholarship is open to all high school graduating seniors who identify as women or non-binary from marginalized backgrounds who attend high schools in the United States and who will enroll in a college or university for the 2021-2022 academic year. Scholarship applicants must be in good standing with their high schools. Academic achievement, leadership potential, and community involvement will be considered during the selection process.
Required Application Materials:
Four 300 word essays responding to prompts related to community service activities, cultural affiliation, leadership, and your academic and/or professional goals.
An official high school transcript (Scan and email a copy to scholarship@lambdapichi.org).
A current résumé, including the following information
Applicant’s contact information (name, phone number, email and mailing addresses)
High school information (name, mailing address, and phone number)
Cumulative grade point average
Academic awards and honors received (if applicable)
Leadership and community service activities
4. A letter of recommendation from a teacher, advisor, mentor, supervisor, coach, or administrator. Letters must include insight to the applicant's good standing and eligibility. (Signed originals must be scanned and attached to the online application or emailed to scholarship@lambdapichi.org ).:
Submissions: All application materials must be submitted online here or emailed to Lambda Pi Chi’s Scholarship Committee at scholarship@lambdapichi.org.
Deadline: Monday, May 31st, 2021, at 11:59 P.M. EST. Unfortunately, submissions received after the deadline will not be considered.
Selection and Notification: Scholarship recipients will be publicly announced at the 2021 Lambda Pi Chi’s National Convention and will be required to provide proof of enrollment to their college or university prior to receiving scholarship funds. Recipients and those not selected will be notified by email.
Please direct all questions to the Scholarship Committee at scholarship@lambdapichi.org.