Pa’lante! Latinas in STEM Scholarship

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Pa’lante! Latinas in STEM Scholarship

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The Pa’lante! Latinas in STEM Scholarship, offered by the Aura Matilde Memorial Scholarship Fund, provides $5000 to support Latina women in STEM fields. Eligible applicants are undergraduate sophomores, juniors, or seniors with a GPA of 3.2 or higher.

Apr 30, 2026

20 days left

$5000

Award amount

16

Scholarship applicants

3

Requirements

Who can apply

  • Latina women
  • Undergraduate sophomores, juniors, or seniors
  • STEM field of study
  • Minimum GPA of 3.2

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

_published

Study levels

high_school_senior, college_2

Number of awards

2

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Important checks

  • Ensure you meet the GPA requirement of 3.2 or higher.
  • Prepare an essay on your community impact through STEM (250-450 words).

Missing or unclear on the listing

  • Payout method details
  • Provider URL

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Prepare the listed materials (3 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Highlight your community impact through STEM in your essay.
  • Ensure your essay is between 250 and 450 words.

Key requirements (3)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

EssayRecommendation letterShort answersFinancial need
  • Essay prompt: As Aura Matilde saw her responsibility to help others along their way, we look to award this scholarship to women who share that passion to give back and to pull others up as they move forward — Pa’lante! ….
  • Education Level: Undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior at a four-year college Field of Study: STEM GPA: 3.2 GPA or higher Ethnicity: Latina Gender: Female.
  • “One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.”  (Psalm 145:4) Aura Matilde’s life is a testament to this truth.….

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • Letter of recommendation
  • Essay or written statement
  • Financial documentation (if required)

Applying

To apply, submit an essay on your community impact through STEM, ensuring it is between 250 and 450 words.

Award & payment

Amount: $5000

Number of awards: 2

Payout: Not stated on the listing

About the provider

Aura Matilde Memorial Scholarship Fund

Overview

The Pa’lante! Latinas in STEM Scholarship, provided by the Aura Matilde Memorial Scholarship Fund, supports Latina women pursuing STEM degrees. The scholarship offers a $5000 award to undergraduate sophomores, juniors, or seniors with a GPA of 3.2 or higher.

Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 9, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

The scholarship award amount is $5000.