A White Paper on ALPFA Scholarships
ASSOCIATION OF LATINO PROFESSIONALS FOR AMERICA
JANUARY 2025
About ALPFA 2025 Scholarships
The ALPFA Scholarship Program, generously funded by individual and corporate sponsors, is dedicated to breaking financial barriers to education by covering tuition expenses for ALPFA Students.
100% of every scholarship donation goes directly toward covering the tuition of ALPFA Students. Awards are determined based on the highest cumulative application scores from ALPFA judges and aligned with the specific eligibility criteria.
2025 Minimum Scholarship Criteria
To be eligible for an ALPFA scholarship, students must meet the following minimum requirements:
Enrollment: Degree-seeking, full-time student enrolled in a two-year college, four-year university, or graduate program in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Undergraduates: Must remain enrolled as a full-time student ( min 12 Credits) the following semester after receiving the award.
Incoming Freshman Students who will (expect to) enroll full-time in a degree-seeking program in the upcoming academic year (Fall 2025) are also eligible.
Graduate Students: Graduate students may be enrolled part-time (min 5 credits) or full-time (min 9 credits).
Academic Standing: Open to students of all majors, classified as rising Sophomores, rising Juniors, rising Seniors, or Graduate students with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
Residency Status: Open to U.S. citizens, permanent legal residents, DACA recipients, attending college in the United States or Puerto Rico.
Students of all races, ethnicities, and nationalities are welcome to apply Application Requirements:
Current resume.
Completed application with all essays and attachments submitted by 11:59 PM PST on March 15th, 2025.
How to Apply
01. JOIN ALPFA
To become eligible for these scholarships, students need to upgrade their membership to Premium ALPFA National student membership. This membership, priced at an affordable $30 per year, opens the door to a multitude of opportunities.
02. VERIFY ELIGIBILITY
Ensure that you meet all the minimum requirements listed above.
03. SUBMIT APPLICATION
Follow the provided guidelines for submitting your scholarship application, including your resume and financial aid documents.
04. STAY CONNECTED
Being a part of ALPFA means being part of a supportive community. Stay connected with ALPFA events, workshops, and professional development opportunities to maximize your membership benefits.
About ALPFA
With over 40 thriving professional chapters, 160 dynamic student chapters, and the driving force of initiatives such as our annual convention, Women of ALPFA, ALPFA Veterans, and ALPFA Pride, we are forging pathways to success. However, we recognize that we cannot achieve our mission in isolation. Your generous contributions serve as the beating heart of our progress.
With more than 116,000 dedicated members across the nation, we're steadfast in our pursuit of excellence. And we're not stopping there! In just two years, we aim to reach 300,000 strong. Beyond networking and leadership development, our members have access to over 50,000 paid summer internships and experienced job opportunities, thanks to our Fortune 1000 corporate partners.