
Terms
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:
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Must be a graduating senior from a high school within the Commonwealth of Virginia
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Acceptance Letter to a Two (2) Year College or Four (4) Year University/College (SUBMIT)
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Official High School Transcript (SUBMIT)
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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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What do you think are the main reasons behind the continued racial disparities in healthcare in the United States?
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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?
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What is your opinion on the practice of banning books related to race in schools? How will this practice shape future generations?