Somos Scholarship/Beca
Somos Seattle’s scholarship fund supports Latinas/os/x or LGBTQ+ graduating high school seniors who are attending a College or university in Washington State.
Scholarship Criteria:
Applicants must meet the requirements outlined below.
Be a graduating Senior from any WA State High School and attend any College or University in the state.
Identify as being part of the Latina/o/x and/or LGBTQ+ community.
Have a Post-High School Plan.
Provide two references.
Application Process:
Please prepare written responses for the following four questions. Maximum 500 words.
Describe how you have demonstrated leadership potential within the LGBTQ+ community and/or Latina/o/x community.
Discuss what your cultural/personal identity means to you. (Tell us about yourself, not limited to your identity and role in places you are part of. Tell us about your passion(s), hopes, goals, and dreams.)
Tell us about a moment you are most proud of. (This can be academic, personal, or work-related.)
What are your plans after high school? What are your hopes/goals in five years? What motivates you?
Timeline:
Application Launch: 7/1/2025
Online application deadline: 8/15/2025
Decision communicated by: 9/1/2025
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When making your donation, write in “Scholarship” as the designation.
Escribe la palabra “Beca” para designar tu donación a esta beca.