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The Ricardo Espinoza Parra Scholarship

The Ricardo Espinoza Parra Scholarship (REPS) provides scholarships to talented underrepresented students to
support and advance their dream of higher education. Scholarships will be awarded to students who exemplify the
values and principles of leadership, service to community, and demonstrate intellectual potential to handle the rigors
of college. One student will be awarded $1,000 and an additional $500 scholarship will be awarded to a second
student. Additional scholarships will be awarded based on available funds.

SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFICATIONS

Have a minimum of a 2.75 overall grade point average


Exemplify leadership and commitment to pursue higher education
Demonstrate engagement in extracurricular, athletic, and/or community service activities
Demonstrate financial need
Be Latina/o and/or African American
Be a graduate of the Class of 2016
U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident status is not required; undocumented students are welcomed to
apply.

REQUIREMENTS
1. Complete and sign the scholarship application.
2. Official sealed high school transcripts from the Registrars office.
3. Applicant must submit two letters of recommendations. Letters can be from a teacher, coach, supervisor
and/or other individual knowledgeable of your qualifications. Parents and family members are not acceptabl
letters of recommendation.
4. Current resume.
5. ESSAY: We would like to hear your story and how this scholarship would assist you in the pursuit of
reaching your educational and career goals. We also want to know how this scholarship would impact your
family and community. Please attach your printed essay to the scholarship application with your name in
the title. Minimum of one page, double-space.
6. Please mail all the above documents by March 1, 2016 to:
Oscar Espinoza Parra
Attn: Scholarship Committee
2300 Cedar Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101

Only completed submissions will be reviewed.


Applicants will receive an email indicating that the committee has received your packet.
Finalists will be interviewed in person by the scholarship committee to determine the recipient(s) of the
Ricardo Espinoza Parra Scholarship. The date and time along with location will be emailed to the finalists.
Any questions, feel free to contact Oscar Espinoza Parra at oscareparra@gmail.com

The Ricardo Espinoza Parra Scholarship

PERSONAL INFORMATION (Please write clearly)


Full name:___________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________
City:_____________________________

State:_________ Zip Code:______________

Cell phone number:______________________ Home phone number:___________________


Email address: ____________________________________________
Date of Birth: _____________________________ Place of Birth: __________________________________
HIGH SCHOOL
What is your overall grade point average from 9th and on? __________________
Graduation date:_______________________________________
COLLEGE ASPIRATIONS
What college do you plan to attend fall 2016?
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Have you been accepted? _______________________________________________________________________
What is your college major?
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What other colleges have you been accepted to?
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Are you the first of your family to attend a U.S. college/university? (Yes or No)
If you selected no, please indicate which immediate family members have attended (parents and/or siblings).
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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The Ricardo Espinoza Parra Scholarship


FINANCIAL AID
Have you completed and submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? ________________
Adjusted Gross Income of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) for 2015 (please select one):
[ ] Under $30,000 [ ] $31,000 to $50,000 [ ] $51,000 to $75,000 [ ] $76,000 to $100,000
How many siblings do you have? ________________
Mothers or primary guardians occupation: _________________________________________________
Fathers or co-guardians occupation: _______________________________________________
Please list any extenuating financial circumstances that you would like the scholarship committee to know about
(include additional sheets if necessary).
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I hereby certify that the information I have submitted as correct. I authorize the release of this information to members
of the Ricardo Espinoza Parra Scholarship Committee. I will provide additional information or verification upon
request. If granted the scholarship, I agree to the publication of my name and likeness by the Ricardo Espinoza Parra
Scholarship (REPS). I agree to the conditions established for this scholarship by the organization.
Print name: ___________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________
Date:_________________________________________________

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