Dubuque Unidos Scholarship
Application is Open
The Dubuque Unidos Scholarship awards $1,000 to one Hispanic/Latino student within the Dubuque Tri-State area (Iowa, Wisconsin, & Illinois).
This scholarship recognizes a student who exemplifies leadership, academic achievement, and community involvement.
This scholarship is intended to support a student who not only demonstrates academic success, leadership, and community involvement, while also demonstrating a connection to and appreciation for their Hispanic/Latino identity and a commitment to making a positive difference within their community. Dubuque Unidos is proud to support students as they continue their educational journey at a trade school, community college, certification program, apprenticeship, workforce development program, or four-year institution.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2026
Award Announcement: May 1, 2027
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Applicants Must:
Identify as Hispanic/Latino
Be a current high school senior attending a high school in the Dubuque Tri-State area, defined as within a 60-mile radius of Dubuque, Iowa.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Plan to enroll for the 2027–2028 academic year at an accredited trade school, community college, certification program, apprenticeship, workforce development program, or four-year college/university
Demonstrate leadership, school involvement, and positive contributions within their community
Eligibility is open to applicants who meet the applicable requirements, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. Please note that students holding F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible to apply.
The Dubuque Unidos Scholarship is open to students who identify as Hispanic/Latino heritage, regardless of race.
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Please submit a 750–1000 word essay responding to the following prompt:
“What does being Hispanic/Latino mean to you, and how has your identity shaped your educational journey? Describe how your experiences, culture, and community have influenced your personal growth and future goals. Additionally, explain how you hope to give back to and positively impact the Hispanic/Latino community as you continue to grow as an individual and future leader.”
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Completed scholarship application
High school transcript
Resume or list of extracurricular/community involvement
Essay response
One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, employer, or community leader
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Application deadline: December 31, 2026
Submit all materials to: dubuqueunidos@gmail.com
Questions: Yara Lopez - dubuqueunidos@gmail.com
Recipients notified by: May 1, 2027
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