Ibero Scholars Scholarship (Rochester, NY)

Ibero-American Action League's Ibero Scholars program awards scholarships of at least $1,000 (up to $2,000 for some donor-specified funds) to about 55 graduating seniors a year who have Hispanic heritage -- at least one parent with roots in Latin America, Spain, or Puerto Rico -- and live in Genesee, Livingston, Monroe (Rochester), Ontario, Wayne, Yates, Montgomery, or Niagara County, NY. Applicants need a minimum 3.0 GPA in core subjects, a short essay on their background and career goals, two letters of recommendation, and a plan to enroll in college that fall.

Eligibility

DemographicsMust have Hispanic heritage (at least one parent with roots in Latin America, Spain, or Puerto Rico) and reside in Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Yates, Montgomery, or Niagara County, NY.

Applying

Base award at least $1,000 per recipient as of 2024; some donor-specified funds within the program award up to $2,000.