TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION
TELACU, The East Los Angeles Community Union , is a non-profit community development corporation, founded in 1968 to assist in the rebuilding of communities through the creation of businesses and jobs, affordable housing and by increasing educational opportunities for its youth.
Scholarships are provided by TELACU, individual and corporate sponsors and participating universities and colleges.
Scholarships range from $500 to $3,000 , which includes matching funds from the college.
Scholarship Criteria:
Be a permanent resident of unincorporated East Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, City of Los Angeles, Montebello, Monterey Park, Pico Rivera, Santa Ana, South Gate or other communities selected by the TELACU Education foundation for inclusion in the scholarship program.
Be a first-generation college student
Be from a low-income family
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
Must have outstanding academic potential
Long-term commitment to the community
For further information, please visit the TELACU Website:
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