HLA Scholarships 2025

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS *
*CRITERIA
• Applicant must be a student of Haitian heritage who has distinguished himself/herself academically and/or in service-oriented activities; OR any student who has distinguished himself/herself in research, writing, community services, and/or other activities of importance to the Haitian-American
community;
• Applicant must be a currently enrolled student in good academic standing at an accredited Florida college or university;
• Applicant must submit a complete formal application for a HLA Scholarship;
• Applicants must complete and submit a typed Scholarship Application and provide all supporting
documents listed below (i.e., resume, evidence of enrollment, etc.) no later than 11:59 PM February 19, 2025.

AWARD RECIPIENT MUST ATTEND THE HLA 27TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GALA IN PERSON ON MARCH 29, 2025 AT 6:00PM IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA.

Must be enrolled in a Florida college/university or a college graduate, in good academic standing, and interested in law. Must show proof of registration for an LSAT prep course (e.g., Kaplan or another provider of choice) before receiving funds.

TIMELINE
• Applications and supporting documentation are due no later than 11:59 PM February 19, 2025.
• Candidates may be asked for an interview by the Scholarship Committee.
• Applicants are notified if awarded a scholarship by February 26, 2025.

APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE:
• A Google Form Scholarship Application (If any question does not apply to you in this application, please put N/A in the space);
• A competitive essay (no more than 500 words)

focusing on, and describing in detail, the activities and achievements that qualify him/her for the award, as well as a statement of financial need.
• An updated resume;
• A copy of his/her transcripts

• A professional Headshot

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
• Candidates will be notified by phone or email in by February 26, 2025 regarding the status of their application;
• Awards will be made out and given directly to the recipient;