E
H. Fernandes Scholarship
March 1st
Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of California of Portuguese descent who are undergraduate students (freshmen ineligible) at a four-year college/university. Student must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, have taken or will enroll in a Portuguese language course, demonstrate high moral character, good citizenship, and dedication to American ideals. Award is based on promise of success in college, financial need, leadership qualities, vocational promise, and sincerity of purpose. Number of awards vary. Nonrenewable; but recipients may reapply annually.