League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) of Wisconsin

LULAC Youth Council Program:

Interested in starting a LULAC Youth council at your school or in your neighborood?  Contact us today to learn the many benefits LULAC Youth receive including:

 - Understanding the importance of education
 - Understanding the importance of community service
 - Improved leadership and social skills
 - Additional understanding and pride in their Hispanic heritage

Call us today at 414.745.6181 to receive your LULAC Youth Council Information packet!

College & University Scholarship Program:

Since 1932 LULAC Councils have been selling tacos, tamales, having dances, etc., to raise monies for scholarships that are given to Hispanic students meeting certain guidelines. Several years ago the LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC), began the LULAC National Scholarship Fund. LNESC raises monies through donations from national corporations, while the LULAC local councils continue raising their monies the old fashion way. At a certain time of the year LNESC sends out matching funds information to all councils who in turn following the guidelines set by the LNSF program, submit their monies for matching purposes. Thereby, a council who would otherwise give a $400 scholarship, may now be able to give an $800 scholarship.

LULAC offers a variety of scholarships for high school seniors, undergraduate & graduate college students through our educational arm, the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. (LNESC).

LULAC National Scholarship Fund

A scholarship program cosponsored by some 70 LULAC Councils who raise scholarship funds at the grass roots level which are matched nationally by sponsoring corporations. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), has considered education its number one priority since it was established in 1929. As part of LULAC’s education efforts, the LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF) was established in 1975 to provide scholarships to Hispanic students attending colleges and universities. Under the LNSF program, local LULAC Councils, in partnership with local and national businesses, award scholarships to students in their communities. LNSF is administered by the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc., a non-profit educational organization established by LULAC to provide educational programs for Hispanics and other youth.

For more information about the LNSF, please visit the LULAC National Education Service Center page at: http://www.lnesc.org.

For more information about the Federal Student Aid Program, please visit the following pages.

www.fafsa.ed.gov

www.ed.gov/studentaid

GE fund and GM Fund LULAC Scholarship Program

The General Electric Scholarship and the General Motors Scholarship are two separate scholarships provided by the LULAC National Educational Service Centers. These scholarships are intended to assist and encourage outstanding minority students in completing their college education. The program is directed specifically to minority students with career interests in business or engineering. The GE/LULAC Scholarship Program is open to Sophomores through Seniors in College interested in business or engineering majors this scholarship awards two $5000 scholarships. The General Motors/LULAC Scholarship is open to Freshmen through Seniors in College interseted in engineering majors this scholarship awards 20 $2000 scholarships.

Please visit the LULAC National Education Service Center page at: http://www.lnesc.org.

LULAC Youth Leadership Development Programs:

LULAC/University of New Mexico Youth Leadership Program

In 2007, the University of New Mexico teamed up the League of Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the Department of Energy to host the pilot “National LULAC Leadership Program.” The purpose was to create a high school summer leadership summer camp that focuses on preparing young Latino student leaders for the future. In its first year, 26 high school Latino high school sophomores and juniors from across the country with scholastic potential participated in the week-long training. This year, the number of students and length of time will double ensuring the continuation of leadership training, tutorials, guidance and counseling and cultural/social enrichment activities for future leaders.

Location: University of New Mexico at Albuqurque Campus
Focus: Leadership development, team building, problem solving, engergy conservation and alternative forms of energy.
Cost:  FREE (includes travel, lodging, meals and $100 spending money)
Limit: One (1) youth representative per sponsoring LULAC council

The Washington Youth Leadership Seminar, Washington, D.C.

The seminar offers a truly unique opportunity for students to voice their opinions directly to national leaders and policymakers. It challenges participating youth to focus on their own leadership development and encourages participants to apply these lessons back in their home communities. Participants are recommended by LULAC Councils to serve as representatives of their home states.

Once in Washington D.C., students work with LNESC staff and LULAC leaders from across the country to develop a platform of initiatives which are of particular interest to Hispanic youth.  After meeting with key policymakers in the field and discussing with think tank representatives, participants collaborate on a position piece regarding that year's theme.

Location: Washington, D.C.
Focus: Leadership development, team building, problem solving, engergy conservation and alternative forms of energy.
Cost:  Free (includes airfare, lodging, meals and $100 spending money
Limit: One (1) youth representative per sponsoring LULAC council