Estela Palomino Salazar Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship fund is to provide financial support for Southwestern College students to succeed in attaining their educational, community, and family goals.

  • GPA must be 2.70 or higher
  • Must be a first generation college student
  • Must demonstrate financial need (determined through the FAFSA or CA Dream Act applications)
  • Must be a Pell Grant recipient
  • Supplemental essay will be required

Award
$500
Deadline
03/03/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you a first generation college student? (first in the family to attend college)
  2. Are you receiving a Pell Grant this semester?
  3. Please describe your need for financial assistance and how a scholarship will help you pursue your education.
  4. Do you have a current FAFSA or Dream Act application on file at SWC?
  5. Please explain why you want to teach ESL students, and how it benefits the community and contributes to social justice in our English and Spanish bilingual/biliteral/bicultural communities. (250-500 words)