The Esperanza Education Fund

Special requirement

Essay required

Need-based

Local

Overview

The Esperanza Education Fund will award scholarships for students born outside the U.S. or who have two parents born outside the U.S. The scholarships range from $5,000 to $20,000, depending on financial need. To qualify, you must be a graduating senior at a high school in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia OR a resident of these states. A family income of less than $100,000 is also required. To apply, you need two essays and two recommendations.

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

🗓 April 1, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

www.esperanzafund.org

What you'll need

Essay

Capture your unique story and ambitions, while writing about the required subject matter.

FAQ

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it?

Financial need is determined by the information you enter into your FAFSA. It's the difference between how much it's going to cost you to go to college, your 'cost of attendance (COA)', minus how much of this cost can you / your family cover, your 'Expected Family Contribution (EFC)'. If your EFC is lower than your COA, you have financial need! If you're not sure about your EFC or COA, reach out to a Mos advisor for help!

What is a letter of recommendation?

A letter of recommendation (letter of rec) is a letter written by someone in your life who can speak to your achievements, positive traits, and potential. It's basically a summary of why you're great and deserve the scholarship or funding you're applying for! Typically, students ask teachers, mentors, coaches, or employers (never family or friends). FYI: You have to ask someone to write a letter of rec for you.

Can I use the same letter of recommendation for multiple scholarship applications?

Yes! You can use the same letter for multiple scholarships. Make sure the letter meets each scholarship's requirements, and isn't too specific to one scholarship. Tip: You might have to ask your recommender to change the wording for different applications.