Read before you complete your application.
Essay Prompt:
Examine the high school dropout rate among Mexican American and Latinx students and present what you think can be done about the issue.
Essay Guidelines:
- Must include Cover Page with your name and EID
- DO NOT include your name or EID on essay pages that are not the Cover Page
- Length Minimum: 2 pages, double-spaced (does not include cover page)
- Font: Times New Roman, 12pt
- Upload your essay as a .doc or .pdf file
The deadline to submit your application is November 1 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
Award amounts vary based on need and available funds. All awards will be made on a one-time basis and cannot be renewed. Also these awards are considered part of a student’s financial aid package and must be reported to the Office of Financial Aid.
For questions about completing this application, contact Luis Guevara at lvg@austin.utexas.edu