Jorge L. Escobar Memorial Scholarship

One $1000 scholarship available for students who meet the following criteria:
Major: Any
Minimum GPA: 2.5 cumulative
Complete Units at least 9 units
Required units to be enrolled in the upcoming semester: at least 6 units
Open to all first-generation college students, including undocumented students

Essay word limit:
Minimum: 250
Maximum: 500

Essay topic: Jorge Escobar was an influential higher education administrator who contributed his life’s work to advancing the success of the Latino community. With your degree, how do you plan to have an impact in your own community?

Award
$1,000.00
Campus
San Jose City College
Deadline
03/28/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you a first generation college student? Please explain.
  2. Jorge Escobar was an influential higher education administrator who contributed his life’s work to advancing the success of the Latino community. With your degree, how do you plan to have an impact in your own community?