Chicano Organizing and Research in Education (CORE) proudly sponsors this scholarship to help undocumented students continue on their academic path. The “Que Llueva Café” Scholarship aims to support the dreams, hopes and aspirations of college bound undocumented students so that they can earn their college education and allow for all of their hard work and sacrifice to persevere.
Eligibility Criteria:
• Must be of Chicano / Latino descent
• Must be an undocumented student
• Must be a graduating twelfth grade student who will enroll in an accredited college or
university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the 2009-2010 academic year.
• Must demonstrate academic promise…whether by grade point average, college
acceptance, personal or professional recommendations, or written essay, the
candidate must demonstrate their academic potential.
• Student must demonstrate financial need.
Required Documents – All documents must be postmarked by April 10, 2009:
• General Scholarship Application
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Financial Need (One page limit)
• Written Response (1000 word limit)
• Official High School transcript
• Proof of acceptance and intent to enroll into institution of higher education (once
scholarship is awarded)
All application materials must be postmarked by April 10, 2009 and mailed to:
Chicano Organizing and Research in Education (CORE)
Attn: Que Llueva Cafe
P. O. Box 160144
Sacramento, CA 95816
