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2026-2027 · Year seven

A $1,000 scholarship, decided by people who were you

If you are Latino or Hispanic, carrying a 2.5 GPA or better, and enrolled at one of our nine partner schools this year, this one is for you.

Applications open Tuesday, September 15, 2026. 18 days to go

What you'll needThe four documents
Five brothers in black suits around the Kennesaw State University monument sign.

Step 01

Who can apply

Run through this list before you start. We can only review applications that are complete.

  1. Your GPA

    A 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher. Send a transcript so we can verify it.

  2. Your heritage

    Open to students of Latino or Hispanic origin.

  3. Where you are

    Anywhere from your freshman year through your senior year.

  4. How you study

    Full time and part time undergraduates are both welcome.

  5. Your school

    Enrolled at one of the nine schools listed below for 2026-2027.

  6. Founders Day

    Winners join us to celebrate Founders Day in metro Atlanta.

Starting your freshman year? A high school transcript works just fine.

9 schools. 2 states.

You need to be enrolled at one of these for 2026-2027.

  • University of Georgia

    Georgia

  • Georgia Institute of Technology

    Georgia

  • Georgia State University

    Georgia

  • Kennesaw State University

    Georgia

  • Georgia Southern University

    Georgia

  • University of North Georgia

    Georgia

  • University of West Georgia

    Georgia

  • University of Tennessee, Knoxville

    Tennessee

  • University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

    Tennessee

University names and marks belong to the schools. Their appearance here identifies where the award can be used and does not imply endorsement or sponsorship.

Four brothers in fraternity jackets standing in a line outside a brick campus building, flags flying behind them.

Step 02

What to send us

Four documents, each saved as a PDF, all through the online application.

  1. Your essay

    750 to 1,000 words answering one of the three prompts, saved as a PDF, with your name and your school left out of it entirely. We read every essay blind.

  2. A letter of recommendation

    One letter from outside the fraternity: a teacher, adviser, coach, employer or Greek adviser who knows your work.

  3. Your résumé

    Academic achievements, community involvement, leadership, activities, research and any jobs you have held.

  4. Your transcript

    An unofficial transcript showing your current GPA, credit hours and fall class schedule. Incoming freshmen can send a high school transcript.

Step 03

Choose your essay prompt

Pick the one you have the most to say about, then write 750 to 1,000 words.

  1. 01

    How has your Latino or Hispanic heritage influenced your choice to pursue higher education?

  2. 02

    Why are you seeking a college degree, and what do you hope to accomplish with it?

  3. 03

    How will furthering your education allow you to help your community as a whole?

Five brothers mid-stroll on stage in front of a packed university arena.

Where this ends up

Recipients are announced in front of the whole chapter

The cycle

Dates for 2026-2027

Applications open
September 15, 2026
Tuesday
Applications close
October 31, 2026
Saturday
Finalists contacted by
November 15, 2026
Sunday
Awarded at Founders Day
December 1, 2026
Tuesday

Recipients join us at Founders Day in metro Atlanta to collect the award in person. We send all the details ahead of time.

Before you click apply

Have all four ready

  • Your essay: 750 to 1,000 words answering one of the three prompts, saved as a PDF, with your name and your school left out of it entirely. We read every essay blind.
  • A letter of recommendation: One letter from outside the fraternity: a teacher, adviser, coach, employer or Greek adviser who knows your work.
  • Your résumé: Academic achievements, community involvement, leadership, activities, research and any jobs you have held.
  • Your transcript: An unofficial transcript showing your current GPA, credit hours and fall class schedule. Incoming freshmen can send a high school transcript.
Start your application

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