Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute
THE PERLA’S LEADERSHIP AWARD
Terms:
Through a special gift, the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute at Seton Hall University is able to provide
grants to selected students of Latino/Hispanic heritage. This grant is available to currently enrolled
undergraduate Seton Hall students for the fall or spring semester. Awarded students are not eligible to
reapply within one academic year
Eligibility:
There are a limited number of grants that can be awarded each semester, therefore selection is
competitive. To qualify for consideration, students must meet the following criteria:
Must be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate at Seton Hall
Must be Latino or of Latino/Hispanic heritage
For sophomore, junior and seniors in the fields or Arts, Sciences, Business
Must have a minimum of a 3.4 cumulative GPA at Seton Hall
Prior to applying, students must have been actively involved in the Institute
Students selected will be required to actively collaborate in the planning and execution of at least
two events for the Unanue Institute during one semester. (Minimum 10 hours total)
Selection:
These grants will be awarded to selected students based on academic performance, involvement in the
Seton Hall community and financial need. Award notification will be sent to all applicants 4-6 weeks
after the application deadline informing them whether or not they have received the award. Grant funds
will only be credited to the student’s bursar account.
Instructions:
Please complete the application form below and return it to the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute
(Fahy 246) no later than May 15 for the Fall semester or November 30 for the Spring semester.
Late applications will not be considered.
Biographical Information:
Student’s First Name:________________________ Last Name:___________________________
I.D. Number:____________________________
Gender:
Male
Female
Place of Birth: __________________________
Date of Birth: __________________________
Home Address: _________________________
Home Phone: (_____) __________________
City: _____________________________ State: _________________ Zip: _____________
Mother’s Name: ____________________________ Place of Birth: ______________________
Father’s Name: ____________________________ Place of Birth: ____________________
Are you of Latino/Hispanic heritage? Yes
No
(If yes, please specify country of heritage) ___________________
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Status at Seton Hall
This grant application is being submitted for
Are you a:
Resident
What year are you:
Fall _____
Spring _____
Commuter
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Major: _________________________________________
Cumulative GPA: ___________________________________________
Anticipated Date of Graduation: ________________________________________
Have you received this award previously?
Yes
No (If yes, when ______________)
References
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
E-mail address:
Relationship:
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
E-mail address:
Relationship:
Name:
Character Reference:
Address:
Phone Number:
E-mail address:
Relationship
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On a separate piece of paper, please summarize how you have been actively involved in the
Institute beyond attending the Institute’s event. We expect students to show leadership and
volunteerism in our day-to-day activities and our special programs.
On a separate piece of paper, please detail how you plan to involve yourself with the
planning and execution of future events of the Unanue Institute.
On a separate piece of paper, please describe:
How are you a servant leader in the Latino Community?
(Minimum 800 words)
By signing below, I verify that the information provided on this application is true and accurate;
I have read and understand the terms and requirements of this grant.
Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _________________
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