Smithsonian Latino Center Young Ambassadors Scholarship

Who can apply

• Graduating high school seniors
• GPA of 3.25 or higher
• U.S. citizens or permanent residents (DACA students eligible with proof)
• Fluent in English
• Accepted for full-time enrollment at a 2- or 4-year college in the following fall

Eligibility lines are shown from available listing data.

Key requirements (5)

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

• This program is open to graduating high school seniors who are interested in learning more about the arts (e.g., film, visual, performing, design), the sciences (e.g., natural, biological, chemical, planetary), or the humanities (e.g., language, literature, social sciences, bu….
• Applicants must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents (DACA students are eligible if they have proof of DACA status, a valid work authorization permit, and a valid Social Security number), fluent in English, and accepted for full-time enrollm….
• They must be interested in spending a week during the summer at the Smithsonian Latino Center in Washington, D.C.….
• If they complete the internship, they receive a stipend for tuition in the following fall.
• Selection is based on excellence in the arts, sciences, or humanities; academic record; leadership experience; commitment to education; and service learning and engagement with the Latino community.

Required documents

Listed materials from this opportunity.

• Official transcript or academic record
• Supporting documents (as listed in requirements)

Applying

Applications can be submitted through the official scholarship page by the deadline of April 29, 2026.