Latinos Empowered at DePaul

🎓 ILACHE Graduate Student Scholarship

The Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education (ILACHE) is proud to offer two $1,000 scholarships to graduate students in Illinois who demonstrate leadership, community service, and academic excellence.

✅ Eligibility:

• Must be an Illinois resident

• Currently enrolled full-time or starting graduate school by Fall 2026

• Cumulative GPA of at least a 3.00 from a regionally accredited Illinois college/university or high school GPA of at least a 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or a 4.00 (on a 5.0 scale).

• Students must demonstrate leadership, which can be seen in involvement in community service or leadership positions in school clubs or extracurricular activities.

📄 Required Documents:

✔ Online application

✔ Personal statement

✔ Two recommendation letters

✔ Transcript

✔ Graduate program acceptance letter (if starting Fall 2026)

📌 Priority given to first-time applicants

📌 Must attend the ILACHE Conference to receive the award

💻 Apply now!

https://forms.gle/U3SXH6CbQexcmLpu5
Deadline:
January 12, 2026, 11:59 pm CST

Deadline Extended!
There’s still time to submit your applications for ILACHE 2026 opportunities! 🎉
Don’t miss your chance — deadlines have been extended for:

📚 2026 Student Research Submissions
🌟 2026 ILACHE Leadership Award
🎓 2026 ILACHE Scholarship

⏳ New deadline: December 19, 2025
🔗 Link in bio to apply!

Let’s continue uplifting our comunidad through education, leadership, and research. ❤️🤝

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