Emerging Leader Scholarship

The National Foundation of Alpha Psi Lambda invites high school seniors attending a college/university in 2026 to apply for the Alpha Psi Lambda Emerging Leader Scholarship. The scholarship committee will award a one-time $1,500 scholarship to a noble student based on the following criteria:

  • Must identify as Latino or be of Latino descent
  • Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university in the Fall of 2026
  • High school GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. Applicant must provide unofficial transcript when applying; scholarship recipient will be asked to submit an official transcript.

Emerging Leader Scholarship Timeline:

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION: The Emerging Leader Scholarship application window has closed. Winners will be announced in early June.

Who May Apply:

The Emerging Leader Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors regardless of documentation status, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) or Temporary Protected Status (TPS) eligible, or that have applied for or received DACA or TPS approval.

Emerging Leader Scholarship Application

Academics

Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
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College or University attending in the Fall of 2025.
Example: Astrophysics, Liberal Arts and Science, or Undecided.

Essays

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Submit a 500-1,000 word essay on the future of Hispanics in America, the kind of leadership needed, and any role you hope to play in providing such leadership. How will this benefit your community?
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In a short 3-minute video -Submit a self description including your family history (parents/guardian, siblings), life and/or work experiences that have influenced you. How have you overcome any obstacles or challenges? Finally, describe your most significant achievement. Max upload size 50MB.