The Manuel and Pat Pulido Sanchez Legacy Scholarship Program Application 2021-2022

***PLEASE NOTE: THIS APPLICATION IS FROM 2021-2022 AND IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. VISIT CHICAGOSCHOLARS.ORG/SCHOLARSHIPS/ FOR ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS INFORMATION AND UPDATED APPLICATION LINKS.***

Hardworking. Trailblazing. Leadership. These three values exemplify the accomplishments and contributions of Manuel and Pat Pulido Sanchez to the Chicago community. The Manuel and Pat Pulido Sanchez Legacy Scholarship's purpose is to elevate and provide scholarships for college to economically disadvantaged first-generation Americans of Hispanic descent. Manny and Pat believe that higher education is the most important requisite to a successful, positive contribution to our country.

Application Process

ELIGIBILITY and REQUIREMENTS

Current Chicago Scholar with the academic standing of a high school senior
Must have demonstrated a financial need
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and have shown academic achievement (e.g. honorable mentions, awards, organizational membership, competition participation, etc.)
Must be seeking a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. four-year college or university on a full-time basis
Have demonstrated good character either through leadership potential (school, home and/or community activities); a concern for others (through contributions to volunteer projects and/or family needs); and/or work ethic (responsibility, initiative and skill-building through paid or unpaid work experiences)
Immigrants or children of immigrants, and undocumented students are eligible to apply

AWARD

The Manuel and Pat Pulido Sanchez Legacy Scholarship Program offers a renewable college scholarship of $5,000 awarded annually (with a maximum cumulative of up to $20,000)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1: Complete the CS Scholarship Pre-Application by March 1, 2022. The pre-application only needs to be completed once and can apply to multiple CS scholarships.

Step 2: Complete this application by March 1, 2022 including:

Two (2) written essays, responding to two topics from the list provided. Essays must 500 words or fewer. Respond to each separately.

SELECTION

Students selected for the scholarship will be notified via email. Recipients will be notified of acceptance by April 22nd, 2022. Students will be expected to attend a scholarship reception to celebrate this award in the summer of 2022.

Before you begin the application:

Please ensure that you have the necessary documents available and ready to upload. You will NOT be able to save and resume your work on the application, so you will need to submit in one sitting.

Remember, Chicago Scholars is here for you! If you have any questions regarding the scholarship application process or need assistance along the way, please contact us at: scholarships@chicagoscholars.org.

First Name:

Last Name:

Preferred Name

Preferred E-mail:

Phone Number:

Format should be (xxx) xxx-xxxx

Select your Citizenship Status:

I have completed the CS Scholarship Pre-Application, which is a required component of the Manny and Pat Pulido Sanchez Legacy Scholarship application.

YesNot yet, but planning to do so by March 1, 2022The CS Scholarship Pre-Application only needs to be completed once and can apply to multiple CS scholarships.

Please list or briefly describe ways in which you have demonstrated academic achievement (e.g. honorable mentions, awards, organizational membership, competition participation, etc.):

If you feel this information has been captured in the activity list or resume uploaded with your CS Scholarships Pre-Application, please write "See Pre-Application" in the space above.

Student Essays

Please submit two (2) written essays, responding to two topics of your choice from the list provided. Essays must be 500 words or fewer. Respond to each separately.

The topic should be clearly written before each response.

If applicable, describe how your family's immigration experience has inspired you to pursue higher education.
Who do you want to be a role model for? This can be a family member, someone you met during a volunteer service, at your place of worship, or other extracurricular activity, but not limited to these examples.
Write a thank you letter to someone who has been influential to your success and achievements and supporting you to apply to college.
What was the most courageous feat you've accomplished? What were the risks involved? Can you share any lessons learned?
Looking forward in ten years, how are you spending your day? Where do you live? Who are you serving? What difference are you making?
How do you envision your college graduation and future success impacting your family? What difference will it make? What trend do you hope to set?

Essay #1:

Essay #2:

Signature Page

I have confirmed that all my information is correct, and I am ready to submit my application for the Manny and Pat Pulido Sanchez Legacy Scholarship.

YesNo

I understand that completion of this application form is only one part of my scholarship application. My Manny and Pat Pulido Sanchez Legacy Scholarship application will only be considered complete when I have also submitted the CS Scholarship Pre-Application.

YesNoThe CS Scholarship Pre-Application only needs to be completed once and can apply to multiple CS scholarships.

I certify that this application and all attachments are complete and true. I hereby authorize Chicago Scholars to furnish copies of my academic record, this application, and letters of recommendation to the Scholarship Committee and the scholarship donor for review. I authorize my college or university and/or Chicago Scholars to furnish information on academic progress to the scholarship donor. If selected, I further authorize release of information for publicity purposes.

YesNo

Applicant Signature:

Submission Date (today):

Contact Information