Multicultural Counseling Research Center (MCRC) 2021 Scholarship

This scholarship program is merit-based, which is designed for Latino/a students who have outstanding academic achievement and leadership skill. We will provide a student an educational opportunity they would not have access, as a result, we hope to narrow the education gap among Latinos as well as the diversity gap.


Scholarship Amount
Up to $500 (paid once after the eligibility requirements are met). Paid in the form of a check.


Number of Scholarships: 1
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
  • Must be of Latino/a or Hispanic origin (as defined by U.S. Census Bureau) or at least one parent must be Hispanic origin
Defining “Hispanic Heritage”: MCRC will only consider applicants that are at least 50% Hispanic/Latino (at least one parent Hispanic origin). Applicants do not have to look a certain way, but they must be able to track one-quarter of their heritage to a Latino country. These countries include: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Spain, Uruguay, or Venezuela.
  • Must be high school junior or senior (or recent high school graduate) between the ages of 16-19.
  • Minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 (or equivalent)
  • Demonstrated financial need

Please submit application form via google link forms.gle/TB4DBWwd9C17pUM19, personal statement, resume,) unofficial or official (high school and college transcripts of grades), one letter of academic reference from an instructor, advisor or other academic influence  to [email protected]

Application Deadline: August 31, 2021

CONGRATULATIONS to Romina Diaz a senior at Fox High School in Arnold, MO for being the recipient of our 1st ever MCRC 2020 $500 Scholarship. UPDATE: Romina has been accepted to Washington University in St Louis. 
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We commend Romina for this achievement, the thoroughness of her application, and determination.