Latinx Scholars Program
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Bridging culture and academic achievement, the Latinx Scholars Program welcomes first-year students into the CWI community and equips them with tools and knowledge to succeed in their academic pursuits.
In addition to receiving at $1,000 scholarship, selected Latinx Scholars will:
- be assigned a Navegando Mentor
- enroll in three (3) classes with other Latinx Scholars as part of a cohort
- connect with embedded classroom tutors
- meet with a Student Success Coach each month
- and attend Student Engagement events each semester.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Latinx Scholars Program, students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- first-time incoming first-year student to CWI or previous dual credit student at CWI
- identify as Hispanic or be interested in learning about the Hispanic culture
- be degree seeking and enrolled in a CWI academic program,
- CTE programs welcome (pending schedule ability)
- enroll in a minimum of nine (9) credits for both fall and spring semester
- be enrolled in required Latinx Cohort classes
- Fall Semester – ENGL 101, CWI 101, and COMM 101
- Spring Semester – ENGL 102
- ability to attend an Orientation Session in the summer
Steps to Apply
To apply to be a Latinx Scholar, please complete the steps below.
- Apply to CWI and be admitted as a student.
- Complete the CWI Scholarship Application.
- As part of the application, you will respond to the prompts below in 250-300 words. Responses may be uploaded as a Word or PDF document.
- Please explain how the Latinx Scholars program will support your success and growth at CWI.
- Describe instances where you have taken initiative to serve and uplift your community, showcasing leadership, commitment, and accountability in your actions.
- Describe a personal, academic, or professional challenge you encountered that tested your resilience and determination. How did you navigate it and what did you learn from the experience?
- As part of the application, you will respond to the prompts below in 250-300 words. Responses may be uploaded as a Word or PDF document.
Note: Students do not need to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid to be eligible for the Latinx Scholars Program Scholarship.