Nuestra Voz is a non-profit youth driven organization that works to promote education among Latinos in the North West Suburbs of Illinois. Our goal is to increase awareness about the importance of higher education, and to let the community know that attending college is achievable for everyone, regardless of immigration status. We fully support the rights of undocumented students and believe that they, too, deserve to continue their education.  Since our founding in February 2008, Nuestra Voz has been actively involved in our communities, organizing education and financial aid workshops, as well in support of immigrant rights, including the passage of the DREAM Act.

Reach us by mail at:

P.O box 1366

Melrose Park IL, 60161-1366

Contact: Ana Sanchez

Phone number: (708)945- 0923

URL: http://www.scribd.com/doc/22640574

Stephanie’s Gift: Make a difference Scholarship

Deadline: January 15, 2010

Amount: $500

Awards available: 3

Requirements

• Be of Latino/Hispanic descent
• High school Senior and undergraduate student
• Residents of Northwest Illinois Suburbs (Melrose Park, Stone Park, Maywood, Franklin Park, Bellwood, Hillside, Northlake, Schiller Park, and Leyden township) ONLY.
• Students must demonstrate commitment to helping the Latino community and involvement in extracurricular through a written essay.
• Student must plan to enroll full/part time for the upcoming academic school year of fall 2010
• G.P.A: 2.5 or higher
• Major: All fields of study

Stephanie’s Gift: Make a difference Scholarship is for Latino/Hispanic descent high school students who will graduate in 2010 and for undergraduate students. Student must enroll as a Full/Part time student for the upcoming academic school year of fall 2010. This award is for those who are dedicated in helping the Latino community and are active in their extracurricular activities. The award is only available to the residents of Melrose Park, Stone Park, Maywood, Bellwood, Hillside, Northlake, Franklin Park, Schiller Park, and Leyden Township’s students in Illinois, regardless of immigration status.

Application is available at http://www.scribd.com/doc/22640574

Mail to P.O 1366 Melrose Park IL, 60161-1366 (Postmarked no later than January 15, 2010)

Email to nuestra.voz.1@gmail.com