NELYS: Jesusita and Santos Courage and Fortitude Scholarship (NELYS)

Scholarship · Nebraska Latino American Commission / Nebraska Latino Youth Summit

NELYS: Jesusita and Santos Courage and Fortitude Scholarship (NELYS). $1,000. Closed. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: Nebraska Latino American Commission / Nebraska Latino Youth Summit
Official link: https://latinoac.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/NELYS%20files/2026/NELYS%202026%20Scholarship%20app%20Fillable.pdf (latinoac.nebraska.gov)
Amount: $1,000. Ten scholarships of $1,000 each awarded at NELYS on November 10, 2026 (official 2026 NELYS PDF).
Status: Closed. The date on file has passed. We have not confirmed a next cycle.
Deadline: October 23, 2026, 12:00 p.m
Who can apply: Students in Nebraska; Minimum GPA on file: 2.5; Heritage on file: Hispanic, Latino, Latina, Latinx
Last checked: September 14, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-09-14

Apply: Mail-in packet

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States on file: Nebraska

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Source: Nebraska Latino American Commission / Nebraska Latino Youth Summit (official URL on file)

Source: confirmed

Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-14

Application path: confirmed · mail address on file

Current cycle: not confirmed · the date on file has passed

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Eligibility on file

Nebraska resident; Latino/Latina HS junior/senior graduating May 2027; GPA 2.5+; attend NELYS.

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Who can apply

Students in Nebraska
Minimum GPA on file: 2.5
Heritage on file: Hispanic, Latino, Latina, Latinx

How to apply

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Who sponsors Jesusita and Santos Courage and Fortitude Scholarship (NELYS)?

Nebraska Latino American Commission / Nebraska Latino Youth Summit. Official page: https://latinoac.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/NELYS%20files/2026/NELYS%202026%20Scholarship%20app%20Fillable.pdf

What is the amount for Jesusita and Santos Courage and Fortitude Scholarship (NELYS)?

$1,000. Ten scholarships of $1,000 each awarded at NELYS on November 10, 2026 (official 2026 NELYS PDF). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for Jesusita and Santos Courage and Fortitude Scholarship (NELYS)?

Nebraska resident; Latino/Latina HS junior/senior graduating May 2027; GPA 2.5+; attend NELYS.

What is the status of Jesusita and Santos Courage and Fortitude Scholarship (NELYS)?

Closed. The date on file has passed. We have not confirmed a next cycle.

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