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The Fund was established in 2007 by Molly Robbins to provide outstanding Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in all discipline areas. The goal of the Palomita Education Fund is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students with significant financial need to reach their fullest potential.

The Palomita Education Fund program is available to graduating high school seniors. It provides substantial scholarship awards to exceptional high school seniors for study at the college of their choice. Eligible applicants must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, demonstrated leadership skills, and significant financial need.

Selected students may have the opportunity to participate in a summer internship with LicenZing LLC in the Summer prior to the awarded year of academic entry.­­

 

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Program Description

Palomita Education Fund College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree.  Scholarships are available on a merit and need basis to:

  • Graduating High School Seniors

Award amounts generally range from $10,000 to $40,000

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be of Hispanic heritage
  • Be a US Citizen or legal resident
  • Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Have plans to enroll FULL-TIME in a degree seeking program at a two or four year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the date awarded  academic year
  • Students must demonstrate financial need
  • Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Complete 1000 word essay

Applicants must agree, if awarded a scholarship, to donate 5 hours of their time in the next year to the participation in the events of the Palomita Education Fund.