The Manuel and Pat Pulido Sanchez Legacy Scholarship Program Application 2024-2025

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 up to $5,000 awarded annually, based on need (with a maximum cumulative of up to $20,000).

APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1: Complete the CS Scholarship Pre-Application by May 1, 2025. The pre-application only needs to be completed once and can apply to multiple CS scholarships.

Step 2: Complete this application by May 1, 2025 (11:59pm) including:

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

SELECTION

Students selected to receive this scholarship will be notified via email in the spring. Recipients may be expected to attend an event to celebrate this award in the summer of 2025.

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.

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.

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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 understand that, during the application review period, the CS Scholarships Team may request additional information (such as recent financial aid award letters, updated information regarding other scholarships received, college admissions updates, etc.).

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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.

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