Utah Somos Foundation Scholarship Application (2023-2024)

Utah Somos Foundation Scholarship Application

The Utah Somos Foundation, founded in 2002, is a local non-profit organization dedicated to develop leaders and improve education and career opportunities for Latino and Hispanic students. The scholarship recognizes students who show dedication to community involvement, leadership potential, and demonstrate financial need in order to achieve their college & career goals. Scholarship winners will be awarded in amounts of $500-$1,000.
Scholarship Deadline: Saturday, December 7th

Recipients will be notified by February 2025.
Eligibility:
- Submit a complete application by December 7th, 2024 at 11:59 P.M.
- Be living in and attending a school in Utah.
- Be of Hispanic/Latino descent
- Minimum of 2.5 GPA and making satisfactory progress (as formally defined by the institution) toward the student’s program objective (degree, diploma, or certificate).
- Must be a high school senior or undergraduate student. We do not fund graduate students at this time, but this may change in the future as our program grows.
- Available for students in or planning on attending a two-year or four-year college, a certificate program, or trade/vocational school. Email us with questions regarding eligibility.
- Have demonstrated involvement or leadership in school, community and/or other service organizations.
- All scholarship winners MUST BE present at SOMOS Gala (April 2025) to receive scholarship award.
- First-generation, immigrant, undocumented, and international students are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship winners will be asked to verify their enrollment to a college, university, or vocational school in the state of Utah and must be enrolled or plan to enroll at least part-time.
What We Look For:
Scholarships will be awarded in amounts of $500-$1,000 based on relative need and the following criteria (not in any particular order):
- Academic achievement
- Financial need
- Community involvement and leadership
- Personal qualities and potential for growth based on essays and letter of recommendation
Required Documents:
- A copy of your most recent unofficial high school or college transcript
- A copy of your most updated resume
- One letter of recommendation (someone who can describe your academic, leadership, and personal qualifications, for example your counselor, teacher, employer, or mentor). We have provided an optional letter of recommendation template for you to use with suggestions on what your recommender can share.
If you have any questions regarding your application, email admin@somosfoundation.org.
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Student Information

Please answer the application questions honestly. We respect students' privacy and all personally identifying information is protected and will only be shared with the SOMOS Scholarship Review Committee.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Email*
example@example.com
Age*
What best describes your gender identity?*

WomanManNon-binaryTransgenderTwo-SpiritPrefer not to sayPrefer to self-describe
Which communities do you identify with? Select all that apply.*

ArgentineanBrazilianBolivianChileanColombianCosta RicanCubanDominicanEcuadorianGuatemalanHonduranMexicanNicaraguanPanamanianParaguayanPeruvianPuerto RicanSalvadoranSpanish/SpaniardUruguayanVenezuelanChicano/aOther Hispanic/Latino/x
Have you submitted a SOMOS scholarship application before?*

YesNo
If yes, what year did you last apply? *
Have you applied for any other scholarships?*

YesNo
List any scholarships you’ve been awarded, along with the award amounts and the anticipated date when funds will be applied to your tuition:*
Please note: If you have already applied for scholarships, you are still encouraged to apply for this one. Previously awarded scholarships do not disqualify you from receiving additional funding.
School Information
As of January 2025, will you currently be a high school senior or a college undergraduate student? High school seniors should NOT count their concurrent enrollment classes, if applicable.*

High School SeniorCollege Student
For High School Seniors Only: What college, university, vocational school, or certificate program do you plan on attending in the Fall of 2025?*
We recognize your answer may change based on your pending acceptances, but we want to understand where students are generally going.
Current School *
We recognize that life challenges can affect academic performance. If your GPA is below 2.5, please submit an optional addendum below explaining your situation. Use this space to share challenges like health issues, learning disabilities, or major life events. Describe your experience, provide examples, and explain your current goals. The addendum should not exceed 200 words.

0/200
What is your desired or chosen major(s)/fields interest? Choose up to three.*

ArchitectureAgricultureBusinessCity PlanningDentistryEducationEngineeringFine ArtsGovernment & Political ScienceHealth SciencesHumanitiesLawMedicineMathematicsPharmacyPublic Safety and Emergency ManagementSciences (Biology, Physics, Chemistry)Social SciencesSocial WorkUnsure/UndecidedOther
Essay Portion

You may write up to the specified word count (200 or 500 words, depending on the question). However, please don’t feel pressured to reach the word limit—focus on sharing your thoughts clearly and thoughtfully. We value the quality of your response over the quantity of words.
Tell us your story. What goals, interests, and life experiences would you like to share that show us who you are as a student and a growing leader? *

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As you look ahead to your future, what kind of impact do you hope to make in your community or in your chosen field? What steps are you taking to turn this vision into reality, and how will this scholarship help you achieve it?*

0/200
This year's SOMOS Foundation theme is 'Legado: We Belong, We Build, We Thrive.' Reflecting on this theme, share how you have contributed to creating a sense of belonging in your school or community. How have you helped others feel included, and how has this experience shaped your own growth?*

0/200
What is your average household annual income? Please estimate according to the best of your knowledge.*

$0 to $30,000$30,001 to $50,000$50,001 to $80,000$80,001 to $100,000$100,001 or more
How many are in your household? (include all adults and children)*
Income information will be compared to U.S. Federal Income/Poverty Guidelines. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
File Uploads (.pdf)

Please submit all documents in .pdf format
A copy of your unofficial high school or college transcript*

You can submit either an official or unofficial transcript, but It must be the most recent.
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One letter of recommendation*

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A copy of your updated resume*

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I understand and agree to the terms and conditions of applying for and potentially receiving this scholarship. The answers given on this application are true and complete. I hereby authorize information regarding my scholarship application, academic record and financial aid award to be released to the Utah SOMOS Scholarship Review Committee. The Committee may require additional documentation to verify the completion or accuracy of this application. If awarded a scholarship, I understand that I must try hard to attend the SOMOS Gala where student scholars and recognized and I must be able to send a brief thank you letter to donors who have made this scholarship possible. I understand that submitting a completed application does not guarantee me a scholarship. I certify that the information given on this application is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge.
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Date of Signature & Submission*

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Final Reminders
- Applicants may may be contacted for additional information to verify completion or accuracy of their application.
- All scholarship winners will be notified by e-mail and may recieve a phone call as a follow-up.
- Scholarship winners will be announced by February 2025.
- Scholarship winners will be asked to verify their enrollment to a college or university, or vocational school in the state of Utah and must be enrolled or plan to enroll at least part-time.
- All scholarship winners MUST BE present at the SOMOS Gala in April 2025 to receive their scholarship award. The Scholars and their families will be invited as honored guests.
If you have any question please contact us at admin@somosfoundation.org.
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Utah Somos Foundation Scholarship Application

Scholarship Deadline: Saturday, December 7th

Eligibility:

What We Look For:

Required Documents:

Your responses will NOT autosave.

Student Information

School Information

Essay Portion

File Uploads (.pdf)

Final Reminders