California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship
Offered by California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation · Free to apply
The California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation runs an annual scholarship for graduating California high school seniors who can show written proof of acceptance at an accredited institution, as well as for continuing undergraduate and graduate students in good standing. Its June 1 deadline is unusually late in the cycle, which makes it a genuine option for families who are still looking for money after the main spring deadlines have passed.
How hard is the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship to win?
Real competition, but not a lottery. The time cost is low enough relative to the award that a qualified student comes out ahead by applying.
- Estimated odds
- roughly 1 in 11 applicants
- Modelled applicant field
- ~650 students
- Awards each cycle
- 60
- Payoff per hour of work
- $113 / hr
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to California residents
- Fewer rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants
- Fewer rivalsRecommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip
- Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of California
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- Graduating high school seniors must supply written proof of acceptance at an accredited institution.
What the application takes
- Essay required.
- 1 letter of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early; good letters take time.
- Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is June 1, 2027 at 5:00 p.m.. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 1 each year. One of the latest deadlines in the California cycle, so it is worth keeping in reserve for June.
- Applications close
- June 1, 2027 at 5:00 p.m.
Does your student actually qualify?
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Common questions about the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship
How much is the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship worth?
The California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship awards $5,000. 60 awards are made each cycle.
When is the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is June 1, 2027 at 5:00 p.m.. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 1 each year. One of the latest deadlines in the California cycle, so it is worth keeping in reserve for June.
Who is eligible for the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of California; Open to high school seniors and current college students.
Does the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay, 1 recommendation, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 4 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship?
Solyo estimates the odds at roughly 1 in 11 applicants, against a modelled field of ~650 students. The pool stays that size because open only to California residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. At 4 hrs of work, that is about $113 of expected value per hour. This is an estimate from award structure, not a published acceptance rate.
Is the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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