The South Carolina Hispanic Leadership Council is proud to announce the REACH Youth Scholarship opportunities. These scholarships are made possible through a collaboration with State Farm Insurance and its Good Neighborhood Program. "It is our intent to afford our aspiring Latino students an opportunity to fulfill their dreams of higher education" said Lad Santiago, President of the SC Hispanic Leadership Council. "It is our hope that we will be able to inspire our youth to continue with their education in order to become future leaders in our community."

Eight (8) five hundred dollar scholarships are available to South Carolina Hispanic students who will be students at an accredited College or University for the school year 2010-2011. The recipients will be selected by the SC Hispanic Leadership Council's Board based on the following criteria: Character and personality, superior school scholarship and seriousness of purpose, superior citizenship and leadership, financial need, concerning ability, character and promise of contribution to the Hispanic community. Scholarship will be awarded based on need, academic and extra curricular achievement, communication skills, and completion of application.

The scholarships will be paid directly to the student and presented at the SC Hispanic Leadership Council Annual Conference.

Applications are available through school guidance counselors or at the SC Hispanic Leadership Council website (www.schlc.org). Applicants must complete application form in its entirety and return it to the South Carolina Hispanic Leadership Council. Application must be received by May 15, 2010 at SC Hispanic Leadership Council, PO BOX 7013 Columbia SC 29202.

The South Carolina Hispanic Leadership Council (SCHLC) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization established by a group of leaders in the Hispanic community to inform, advocate for, and educate both the Hispanic community and the population at large on issues affecting Hispanics.

State Farm and State Farm Companies Foundation commit resources to helping raise the levels of achievement of our nation's teachers and students, to making our homes and highways safe, and to building strong communities.

For questions or to obtain a copy of the application, contact Ana Taboada-ADrummond, Secretary of the SCHLC at atdrummond@aol.com.   The address for the SCHLC is  P.O. Box 7013  Columbia, SC 29202.

APPLICATION

I. Eligibility:

A. Applicant must be Hispanic, resident of South Carolina and a rising college freshman or a college student at a public or private college or university.

B. Applicant must complete application form in its entirety and return it to the South Carolina Hispanic Leadership Council. Application must be received by May 15, 2010 at SC Hispanic Leadership Council, PO BOX 7013 Columbia SC 29202.

C. Applicant must attach a recent photograph and a grade transcript to the application. (GED scores may take the place of a high school transcript).

II. Award:

A. Scholarships are available to South Carolina Hispanics who will be students in an accredited College or University for the school year 2010-2011.

B. The Recipients will be selected by the SC Hispanic Leadership Council board based on the following criteria: Character and personality, superior school scholarship and seriousness of purpose, superior citizenship and leadership, financial need, concerning ability, character and promise of contribution to the Hispanic community.

C. The scholarships will be presented to the student at the SC Hispanic Leadership Council Annual Conference.

D. Scholarship will be awarded based on need, academic and extra curricular achievement, communication skills, and completion of application.

E. Scholarship will be paid directly to the student. Student must submit college/university registration or college identification at time of scholarship distribution.

F. The SC Hispanic Leadership Council Scholarship is made possible thanks to a donation by State Farm Insurance.

For any questions regarding this application, contact Greg Torrales, Chairman Education Committee at 407-452-9051.

YOU MAY COPY THIS FORM BELOW AND MAIL IT IN TO:

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________
(PO Box or Street) (City, State, Zip)
County: ____________________________

Phone Number: (___ ___ ___) ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___
(Area Code)

Social Security Number: ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ (optional)

Name of Parent(s) or Guardian(s): __________________________________________________

Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________
(If different from above)

ACTIVITIES: List all academic, athletic, and extra curricular clubs or teams you have participated in during your high school career.
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List all school related achievements and recognitions you have received during your high school career.
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Please list all volunteer and civic related activities (not associated with your school) in which you have participated.

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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION INFORMATION

What South Carolina educational institution do you plan to attend? ________________________

What will be your enrollment status? (Check one) ____Full time ____Part time

What do you plan will be your course of study and degree? ______________________________

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

What income range represents your parent(s) or guardian(s) combined income for 2008 ? (Check one)

_____$0 - $24,999 _____$25,000 - $39,999 _____$40,000 - $74,999 _____$75,000+

_____ Number of children (including yourself) currently being supported by your parent(s) or guardian(s).

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

On a separate sheet, please a one (1) page essay based on the topic: “How have you used your life and school experiences to prepare yourself to be a leader in the SC Latino community, and how will you use your college education to continue to contribute?”

AUTHORIZATION:

By my signature I authorize the SCHLC to verify the submitted information with my guidance counselor.
Applicant's Signature:________________________________________________

Print Name:______________________________ Daytime Telephone: (____)_________

E. Return completed application, photo, transcript and essay by May 15 , 2010 to:

[Applications received after the deadline stated above will be discarded. Information provided on this application can or may be verified. Submission of false information might be basis to disqualification.]