Luso-American Education Foundation Fraternal Youth Scholarship Guidelines and Application

The Luso-American Financial – A Fraternal Benefit Society is dedicated to helping our youth members attend and succeed in the educational arena. The Luso-American Fraternal, PCU and SPRSI Youth Scholarships are managed and maintained through the Luso-American Education Foundation (LAEF).

The Luso-American Financial offers numerous Youth Scholarships for its members. All applicants must be….

1. A member of Luso-American Fiancial and policy holder in good standing for a minimum of 2 years.
2. Currently a high school graduating senior.

Applicant may apply for multiple scholarships but only one will be awarded

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• (A-1) Fraternal Youth Scholarship; a non-renewable scholarship ranging from $500 to $1,000.

    Requirements:

1. Applicant must have applied to begin classes at a community college, trade school, or four-year College/University.
2. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
3. Applicant must be a member of a West Coast Youth Council.

• (A-2) TOP Fraternal Youth Membership Scholarship; a $4,000 scholarship which is paid out over the course of four years; or a $2,000 scholarship which is paid out over the course of four years. (2 awardees)

     Requirements:

1. Applicant must have applied to begin classes at a community college, trade school, or four-year College/University.
2. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.5
3. Applicant must have served as a Luso-American Fraternal State Youth Officer or has a significant
   involvement in a Luso-American Fraternal Youth Council.
4. Applicant must be a member of a West Coast Council

• (A-3) Joaquim Pereira Memorial Scholarship; a non-renewable scholarship for $1,000.

Requirements:

1. Applicant must have applied to begin classes at a community college, trade school, or four-year College/University.
2. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.5
3. Applicant must be an active youth member in a Youth Council.
4. Applicant must be a member of a West Coast Luso Council

• (A-4) Antonio Mattos Memorial Scholarship; a non-renewable scholarship for $1,000.

Requirements:  *Applicant must not be a direct descendant of the donor

1. Applicant must have applied to begin classes at a community college, trade school, or four-year College/University.
2. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
3. Applicant must be an active youth member in a Youth Council.
4. Applicant must be a resident of Sacramento or East Bay (CA) area.
5. Applicant must have excelled in a sport during their four years in high school.

• (A-5) Frank Dias Memorial Scholarship; a non-renewable scholarship for  $1,000.

  Requirements: Applicant must not be a direct descendant of the donor

1. Applicant must have applied to begin classes at a community college, trade school, or four-year College/University.
2. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
3. Applicant must be an active youth member in a Youth Council.
4. Applicant must be a resident of Northern California.

• (A-6) Ryan “Munchie” Taylor Memorial Scholarship; a non-renewable scholarship for a $1,000.

Requirements: Applicant must not be a direct descendant of the donor

1. Applicant must have applied to begin classes at a community college, trade school, or four-year College/University.
2. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.5
3. Applicant must have held a local or State Youth Officer position and performed in the Youth Theatrical
   Program.
4. Applicant must be a member of Youth Council #24 Northern San Joaquin Valley.

• (A-7) Shannon Sequeira Memorial Scholarship; a non-renewal scholarship

Requirements: Applicant must not be a direct descendant of the donor

1. Applicant must have applied to begin classes at a community college, trade school, or four-year College/University.
2. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
3. Applicant desired course of study teaching/education.

• A-8) Orlando & Lena Pascoa Memorial Scholarship; a non-renewal scholarship

Requirements:  Applicant must not be a direct descendant of the donor

1. Applicant must have applied to begin classes at a community college, trade school, or four year College/University.
2. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
3. Applicant desired course of study is music/arts.

• (A-9) LAL – East (PCU) Scholarship; a non-renewable scholarship for $1,500

Requirements: Applicant must not be a direct descendant of the donor

1. Applicant must have applied to begin classes at a community college, trade school, or four-year College/University.
2. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
3. Applicant must be involved in a Fraternal East Coast Lodge and a resident of one of our East Coast
   States (Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, or Rhode Island).

• (A-10) SPRSI Youth Scholarship; a non-renewable scholarship ranging from $500 to $1,500.  

Requirements:

1. Applicant must have applied to begin classes at a community college, trade school, or four-year College/University.
2. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.0
3. Applicant must be a member of SPRSI.

General Instructions

1. DEADLINE for scholarship applications is MARCH 1^st.
2. You may download a copy of the application on our website.  www.luso-american.org/laef
3. Questions about the application and/or scholarship requirement, please call the Foundation Office at (925) 828-3883 or e-mail education@luso-american.org
4. The application and following items must be postmarked or received in our office by MARCH 1^st for the application to qualify and reviewed by the scholarship committee. Your application will not be considered if these items are not received.
   • Completed Scholarship Application
   • Proof of GPA. Your most recent official school transcript required.
   • One Letter of Recommendation from a Personal Acquaintance, Teacher, Counselor, or Luso Adult Officer.
   • Most recent wallet sized photo of yourself (e-mail to education@luso-american.org) , and must include your full name.

Luso-American Education Foundation

80 Donlon Way, Suite 200

Dublin, CA 94568