The Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES) program is currently soliciting applications for the upcoming Spring 2015 LARES Tuition Award. The goal of this award is to assist LARES students reach their goal of obtaining a baccalaureate degree. Candidates are considered based on merit including academic record and leadership. Priority will be given to students who have not received previous MAP Grant money or other agencies that cover tuition costs. Recipients will receive full or partial tuition waivers (depending on available funds). This award does not covered university fees. Recipients are required to engage in 15 hours of volunteer work with the LARES program during the term the award is granted. The application must be submitted with all supporting documents to the LARES office (1200 W. Harrison, Suite 2640) on Friday, November 21, 2014 by 5pm.
More information and applications are available at http://lares.uic.edu/scholarships/. Questions? Contact Jennifer Juarez at jjuare2@uic.edu.
