Any student attending a high school in Iowa who will be attending college or trade school after graduation is eligible to apply. Currently enrolled college students pursuing a degree at a two or four-year accredited college/university are also eligible.  Students must be attending high school, trade school, or college in the State of Iowa.

• Students must be from Hispanic/Latino background

• Must be a high school graduating senior or currently enrolled college student

• Must be pursuing a degree at an accredited two-four-year institution or trade school

• Financial need must be explained

• The student must be in good standing. A GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale is desirable

• Official transcripts (High School and College, if applicable)

• Recommendation letter from a Counselor or Academic Advisor is required

• A letter of acceptance to an accredited school shall be provided

• Three essays found in the application, half a page each (200-300 words), shall be completed

• Scholarship winners should plan to attend the Latino Festival on September 12th, 2026 (11:00am-6:00pm) to assist the Planning Committee and consent to make a short “impact” statement.

Please complete the 2026 application form to apply for the Festival Latino Scholarship and submit by August 28, 2026. Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the school that the student will be attending or is currently attending. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applicants may submit applications via mail or electronically (preferred).

Mail application to: 

Festival Latino Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box #1675

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-1675

Submit applications electronically to:

jirok84@gmail.com