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La Raza Athletic Association Scholarship Application (2025-2026). Due by April 1 , 2026 at 11:59PM

The information provided on this form will be used by the La Raza Athletic Association to select recipients for scholarships. It is important that you give complete details concerning your college/career plans, activities and financial information. These scholarships are given by the La Raza Athletic Association in partnership with La Familia Counseling Services.
Name

First NameLast Name
I understand the LRAA will use my education information only to provide scholarships and services, and my information will be kept on a secure database that is only accessible to LRAA staff. My parent or guardian must also electronically sign their consent at the end of the application unless I am 18 years old or older.By signing below, I agree to all the terms of this consent.*

I acknowledge and agree with the above statement.
Typing your name will serve as your electronic signature for the above acknowledgement**
Letter of Recommendation is due on May 10. Please send us as soon as possible the name and contact informaton of the recommender. Send to info@razaathletics.com or call 510-798-1575. You can also have the recommender contact us directly by giving them our contact information.
Eligibility Questions
To determine you eligibility for the scholarship please answer the following question:
Are you currently in the 12th grade?*

YesNo
Do you live in the East Bay*

YesNo
Have you participated in any activity that demonstrates a commitment to serving and/or contributing to the underserved Latino community?*

YesNo
Do you plan to be a full-time student in college in the Fall of 2025?*

YesNo
Do you have an Unweighted GPA of at least 2.5? You can locate your Unweighted GPA or Non-Weighted on your unofficial transcript.*

YesNo
If you answered yes to ALL of the preceding quesitons then you are elibible to apply for this scholarship. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility then please contact the organizers at info@razaathletics.com or by calling 510-798-1575
BASIC INFORMATION
For which scholarship are you applying? chose only one*

$2,000 (for students planning to attend a four-year college in the Fall 2025)$1,000 (for students planning to attend a community college in the Fall 2025)
Student's Full / Legal Name*

First NameLast Name
Student ID:*
Student Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Student Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Alternate Phone Number (0ptional)

Area CodePhone Number
Student E-mail*
Student Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Gender

MaleFemaleNon binaryOtherPrefer not to mention
Race/Ethnicity

American Indian of Alaskan NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanHispanicNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific IslanderPrefer not to sayWhite/Caucasian
Are you an English learner?

YesNo
Would you prefer to receive outreach emails and/or text messages from the LRAA scholarship staff in English or Spanish?

EnglishSpanish
What city do you live in?**
What is your Statewide Student Identifier (SSID - 10-digit number found on your official transcript)?**
Elementary School(s) Attended
Which high school do you currently attend and plan to graduate from?*
Academic GPA - What is your non-weighted GPA. It can be found on your transcripts *
Academics
Schools to which you are applying
School 1
School 2
School 3
What is your educational goal after high school? Please check the option that you are most likely to attend.

Attend a 4-year college to pursue a bachelor’s degreeAttend a 2-year college to pursue an associate’s degreeStart at a community college then transfer to a 4-year college
Will Live
If you need help in completing this or any other part of the application please contact the sholarship organizers. You can email us at info@razaathletics.com or call 510-798-1575
Major(s) You Are Considering

In order of preference, list the major(s) you are considering (Very important for scholarship eligibility).
Major 1
Major 2
What career field are you MOST interested in exploring?
Estimated cost
School Type & Estimated Cost
PERSONAL DATA:
Parent/Guardian 1 Name * *
Parent/Guardian 1 Phone Number * *
Parent/Guardian 2 Name (optional)
Parent/Guardian 1 Phone Number
Have any of your parents or legal guardians attended college? Please select the highest level of completion amongst your parents/guardians.

None of my parents/guardians have attended collegeAt least one of my parents/guardians attended college but did not graduateAt least one of my parents/guardians attended and graduated from a 2-year collegeAt least one of my parents/guardians attended and graduated from a 4-year college
Financial Information (optional)
Financial need is a partial consideration for this schoalrship. If your family is experiencing financial hardship please fill out this section. These questions are NOT required to apply for the scholarship. This section is optional.
Are you or your family facing any financial hardships that impact your ability to afford college? Please explain.
What is your household's approximate annual income?

Less that $25,000$25,000 - $50,000$50,000 - $75,000$75,000 - $100,000More than $100,000
How do you plan to fund your education? (Check all that apply)

Family supportPersonal savingsStudent loansGrants/scholarshipsWork-study or part-time job
Do you currently work to support yourself or your family? If yes, please describe your job and how it contributes to your education expenses.
In 250 words or less, explain why you need financial assistance and how this scholarship would help you achieve your educational goals.
Personal Essays
All applicants must comlete this first essay. If you plan to attend a two-year college and are applying for the $1,000 sholarship then complete the first essay ONLY.
Describe a time when you made a meaningful impact on the Latino community. How did your actions contribute to addressing a need or challenge within the community? What did you learn from this experience, and how do you plan to continue serving the Latino community in the future? This Essay is Required for all applicants. For students going to a 2 year college in the Fall answer this question only. *
If you are attending a four-year college and would like to be considered for the $2,000 scholarship then please choose ONE of the following essays to complete. Complete ONLY ONE of the following. PLEASE NOTE: If you are planning to attend community college this Fall and are applying for the $1,000 scholarship you DO NOT need to complete this essay.
What are your career goals and how can pursuing a post-secondary education help you achieve these goals? Did you see yourself going to college before this year? Why or why not? What were some of the biggest concerns or reservations you had about pursuing higher education, and how did you address or overcome them? (150 - 350 words)
What is a significant personal or academic challenge that you have faced? How did it impact you? How did you respond? How did you overcome this setback? (250 - 350 words)
Briefly describe your academic background. Did you utilize any additional support at your high school, such as tutoring? Do your grades in high school and/or college reflect your academic ability or potential? (250 - 350 words.)
RECOMENDER:

Please list one educator OR one community person who will send us a letter of recommendation for you
Recommender 1 Name (Position, Phone Number, email)

SCHOOL / COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / WORK / EXPERIENCE/SPORTS/AWARDS/ETC:

List name of club, etc. and years of participation. If you volunteered, list the name of organization and the number of hours, weeks and years that you volunteered. If you worked, list the company, hours per week and length of time. Attach an additional sheet or resume if necessary.
School Activities (not sports)
School Activities (not sports)
School Activities (not sports)
Community Service / Volunteer Activities 1 (at school)
Community Service / Volunteer Activities 2 (outside of school)
Community Service / Volunteer Activities 3 (outside of school)
Sports Participation 1
Sports Participation 2
EMPLOYMENT 1: List past and present work and length of time employed.
EMPLOYMENT 2: List past and present work and length of time employed.

SCHOLARSHIP RECEIVED TO DATE 1
AMOUNT 1
SCHOLARSHIP RECEIVED TO DATE 2
AMOUNT 2
STUDENT STATEMENT: In a few sentences, describe yourself .*
Certification of Truth I certify that all of the information submitted with my application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If asked by an authorized official of Oakland Promise, I agree to provide proof of the information I have given. I understand that the inclusion of any false or misleading information, or the exclusion of requested information, will result in the removal of my application from consideration for any award and will necessitate the repayment of any award I do receive. I understand I must supply all follow-up information by the date requested. I have read the application instructions. I am aware that incomplete or missing information on my application will jeopardize consideration for this award.**

I acknowledge and agree with the above statement.
Are you 18 or over? Students under 18 must have a parent/guardian. Please provide a parental signature below.

YESNO
Parent or Guardian's full name This serves as your ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE on this application.
I confirm that I am the parent or guardian of this student and have signed my signature above.

I confirm.
This completes the application. Please submit below when you are finished. Please upload your transcripts below.
Submission Time

MonthDayYearHourMinutesAM/PM Option

Transcript UploadPlease upload an unofficial transcript. You can request an unofficial transcript from your college counselor.*

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La Raza Athletic Association Scholarship Application (2025-2026). Due by April 1 , 2026 at 11:59PM

Eligibility Questions

BASIC INFORMATION

Academics

Schools to which you are applying

Major(s) You Are Considering

Estimated cost

PERSONAL DATA:

Financial Information (optional)

Personal Essays

RECOMENDER:

SCHOOL / COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / WORK / EXPERIENCE/SPORTS/AWARDS/ETC:

This completes the application. Please submit below when you are finished. Please upload your transcripts below.