Carefully read entire application prior to completing. Applications must be typed or legibly printed with black ink. Poorly handwritten or unreadable applications will not be accepted. All supporting documents from checklist in Part Three must be included with this application as one package. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Applications must be postmarked on or before March 1 , 2008. Applications should be mailed to: Latin American Educational Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee 561 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO 80204 Purpose: The goal of the Latin American Educational Foundation Scholarship is to award funds to qualified students who have demonstrated a commitment to the Hispanic community. Requirements: Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria. Colorado resident Hispanic heritage and/or actively involved in the Hispanic community Accepted to an accredited college, university or vocational school Minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average Recipients are required to fulfill 10 hours of community service during year of funding. Selection: A review committee will select finalists based on the following: Academic achievement Financial need Community involvement Letters of recommendation Personal essay Personal interview of finalists Awards: Scholarship recipients should be notified no later than June 15, 2008. No prior acknowledgments are made to any applicant. All notifications are final. Funds may be used for tuition, books and fees. Institutions of higher education who participate in LAEF's Colorado Higher Education Partnership may match scholarships awarded by LAEF. Each school has its own criteria for matching and, therefore, the match is not guaranteed.