Alcanzando Un Sueño - Scholarship 2024

Read and follow the instructions carefully before submitting your application.

You are required to read and accept the Rules & Regulations.
You are required to upload documentation to support the data provided.
Please use proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation in all documents and essays.
The deadline for submission is January 30th of the award year.
You are required to submit your letter of acceptance before receiving your award. If you do not have one now, you will have time to submit it later.
Your resume should list all extra-curricular activities (not limited to school-sponsored organizations), leadership positions, accolades and awards received, as well as community service and volunteer work.
You must attend all activities associated with the scholarship, including the photo and video shoot and awards dinner. If you cannot attend the award will be given to another applicant.
Please read the essay question carefully and answer it specifically. We encourage you to be as open and honest about your experience as possible. The judges weigh the essay portion heavily towards your total score.

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Phone No.*

E-mail :*

Home Address :*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Photo of applicant:*

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Use your best headshot where your face is clearly visible. No one else should be visible in the shot. No selfies, please.

The High School that I attend is located in*

ArizonaGeorgia

Gender:

MaleFemale

Is parent 1 Hispanic? Where from?

Is parent 2 Hispanic? Where from?

Languages spoken

EnglishSpanishBoth

Are you related to any employee or associate of Cruz & Associates? Relatives of employees, associates and contractors of Cruz & Associates are not eligible for the scholarship.*

YesNo

College Attending:

A letter of acceptance is required to apply. IF you have your letter/email, please upload a digital copy here. Letters of acceptance will be required prior to the award ceremony. You may submit it at a later date if not avialable at time of applicaiton.

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Submit Acceptance Letter

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I am enrolled in the 12th grade with sufficient credits to graduate in the Spring term of the award year.

High School Attended:

Most recent cumulative GPA (Weighted or Unweighted):

We accept unofficial transcripts with all applications. Scholarship winners are required to submit and official transcript prior to receiving their award.

Upload your transcripts here:

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Resume: In your resume, please include any of the following forms of experience: work experience, internships (paid or unpaid), volunteer work (including church activities, community service, any leadership positions, sports, extracurricular activities, clubs and any awards or recognitions you have received that you want us to know about (inside or outside of school) *

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Two letters of recommendation are required. Please have the letters submitted to becas@cruzfirm.com from the email of the person recommending you with you name in the SUBJECT LINE. Recommendation letters must come from a teacher, counselor, employer or coach. Family members and friends are not permitted.*

I have requested two letters of recommendation

Discuss a time when you had to navigate the complexities of two cultures—the one at home and the one at school. How has this duality influenced your identity and perspectives on education?

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I have read and accepted the Rules & Regulations of the program.*

yes

The High School that I attend is located in Arizona or Georgia*

yes

I am enrolled in the 12th grade with sufficient credits to graduate in the Spring term of the award year.*

yes

I am of Hispanic descent.*

yes

I have submitted my transcripts.*

yes

I have submitted an Essay according to the instructions above.*

yes

I have attached my Resume.*

yes

I have requested letters of recommendations from two sources.*

yes

I have attached my acceptance letter from a higher education institution (college, university or trade school)*

yes

I have attached a photo or headshot as instructed above.*

yes

I am aware that if I win a scholarship, I must attend all activities related to the scholarship including the awards dinner in order to receive the award.*

yes

By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct, that you are the person completing this application and that you agree to the Rules & Regulations of the program. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please retain as verification of your application.

E-Signature:*

Scholarship Application Form

Personal Data:

Letters of Recommendation

Essay Question

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