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The Latino Leadership Program is a mentorship and leadership program that gives high-performing students with an interest in Hispanic and Latino culture and language the opportunity to excel at Friends University and beyond.
Interested in the Latino Leadership Program?
Program Highlights
The Latino Leadership Experience
As a student in the Latino Leadership Program, you will enjoy the following benefits throughout your university experience:
Scholarship Opportunities
Up to $2,500 scholarship* as well as other scholarships for which you may qualify (see below).
Strong Support System
Strong support system including peer, academic and professional mentor as well as leadership development and training.
Job Placement Assistance
Assistance with job placement on campus.
Summer Immersion
Summer Immersion where you and the others in Latino Leadership will spend a few days on campus to get to know each other, the university and your support system of mentors. You will also participate in leadership seminars.
Career Services
Helpful career guidance during and after graduation.
How has being a Latino leader impacted your college experience?
Ana Warren, Latino Leader graduate
“Being a Latino Leader impacted my college experience by introducing me to so many different people that I would not have met on my own. It has helped with my communication skills as well as my ability to balance multiple responsibilities at the same time.”
How has Latino Leaders prepared you for beyond college?
“Latino Leaders prepared me for beyond college by providing me an opportunity to attend multiple leadership conferences. I was able to put it into practice by helping mentor some of the younger students. I will be able to apply these skills into the next step of my life.”
How has being a Latino leader impacted your college experience?
Dustin Le, Latino Leader graduate
“Being a Latino Leader impacted my college experience by helping me find the purpose and vision of where I want to be in the future.”
How has Latino Leaders prepared you for beyond college?
“Latino Leaders prepared me for beyond college by providing opportunities to go out in the world and receive internships. The mentoring program helped me find different perspectives that help me exceed with where I want to go in my life.”
How has being a Latino leader impacted your college experience?
Brandon Pina, Latino Leader student
“Being a Latino Leader impacted my college experience because I met a lot of people through Latino Leaders within the particular program. I made a few friends in the program as well which was nice.”
How has Latino Leaders prepared you for beyond college?
“I’d say being in the Latino Leaders program prepared me for beyond college because it really teaches you leadership qualities as well as being more assertive and getting involved.”
How to Apply
To qualify for the Latino Leadership Program, you must:
- Be an incoming freshman for the 2025-26 academic year
- Have at least a 3.0 GPA in high school
- Have an interest in Hispanic/Latino culture and language
- Have financial need
To apply to the Latino Leadership Program, you must:
- Apply to Friends University at friends.edu/apply
- Once accepted you must apply to the Latino Leadership Program by either December 2nd, 2024 for our priority deadline and the possibility of receiving more institutional aid, or our Spring deadline March 24th, 2025. To apply, please fill out this application form.
- Finalists will be selected for an interview and will be notified if they are chosen for the 2025-2026 academic year.
By filling out the FAFSA and applying for additional scholarships, you could qualify for more than $30,000 annually, which would cover your tuition, books and living expenses! Here are some grants and scholarships available:
| Scholarship | Annual Amount | How to Apply | Source | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latino Leaders Scholarship | Up to $2,500 | View instructions above for how to apply. | Friends University | Priority Deadline, December 2nd, 2024 Spring Deadline, March 24th, 2025 |
| Academic | Up to $12,000 | This will be awarded by the Financial Aid Department to you when you apply to Friends University | Friends University | |
| Pell Grant * | Up to $7,395 | Fill out the FAFSA and you may qualify for this grant based on your financial need. For more information about this and other government funding available to you, click here. | Federal Government | |
| Kansas Comprehensive Grant * | Up to 10,000 | Fill out the FAFSA and you may qualify for this grant based on your financial need. For more information about this and other state funding available to you, click here. More information can be found here | State of Kansas | Priority Deadline, December 2nd, 2024; Deadline: April 1, 2025 Institutional Aid (priority deadline, Dec 2nd) up to $5,000 |
| Kansas Hispanic Scholarship | Up to $2500 | khedf.org | Kansas Hispanic Education & Development Foundation | |
| On-Campus Job | Up to $7,000 | We will help you find a part-time job on campus (up to 25 hours per week). Browse jobs by clicking here. | Friends University | on-going |
| Additional Institutional Scholarships | widely varies | Alumni Scholarship, Legacy Scholarship, Athletic Scholarship, Fine Arts, Church Match Scholarship and more can be found here. | Friends University | various deadlines depending on which scholarship |
| Additional outside scholarships | widely varies | For more information about additional outside scholarships, click here. | widely varies | various deadlines depending on which scholarship |
* Cannot be combined with some institutional scholarships. Additional institutional scholarships and outside scholarships vary. The FAFSA must be completed to qualify for the Pell and Kansas Comprehensive Grant.
** Students must maintain a GPA of 2.5 annually to receive the Latino Leadership scholarship each year and many other scholarships as well.
*** You only need to fill out the FAFSA once each year to be eligible for federal and state scholarships.
For more information email latinoleaders@friends.edu.
Download the Latino Leaders Flier. Más información en español.
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