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A financial scholarship will be awarded to one (1) graduating high school senior within the Commonwealth of Virginia.   A viable candidate is one who displays leadership, ambition to succeed, and a desire to serve their community.

 

The selected recipient shall receive an award of $1,000.00. The application period will open on February 1, 2025 and will close on May 1, 2025.  Late applications will not be considered.

 

Application Requirements:

 

  • Must be a graduating senior from a high school within the Commonwealth of Virginia 

     

  • Acceptance Letter to a Two (2) Year College or Four (4) Year University/College (SUBMIT)

     

  • Official High School Transcript (SUBMIT)

     

  • 400 Word Essay OR Video of 3 minutes or less (SUBMIT)


***The use of artificial intelligence is prohibited, and will result in the disqualification of the applicant***

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Send all application materials to LopezScholarshipFoundation@gmail.com

 

Essay/Video Question:

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***Choose one (1) of the follow questions, and provide a response that is no longer than 400 words OR provide a response by submitting a video of 3 minutes or less***

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  1. What do you think are the main reasons behind the continued racial disparities in healthcare in the United States?

  2. With some colleges and states moving to restrict or eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion ("DEI") programs, what do you believe will be the short- and long-term impacts on higher education and society? How should students and institutions respond?

  3. What is your opinion on the practice of banning books related to race in schools? How will this practice shape future generations?

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