2026 Student Scholarship
The Centro Cultural Cubano (CCC) is proud to offer its Annual $2,500 Student Scholarship to support Cuban and Cuban-descendant students pursuing higher education in Massachusetts.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Membership Requirement: Open to CCC members, as well as children or grandchildren of CCC members
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Cultural Background: Applicants must be Cuban or of Cuban descent
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Residency / Study: Students living or studying in Massachusetts
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Academic Levels:
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High school seniors planning to attend a university, vocational, or trade school
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Current college, vocational, or trade school students in good standing
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Postgraduate students
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Fields of Study:
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Business
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Sciences
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Liberal Arts
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Engineering
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Social Studies
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Technology
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Vocational / Technical fields
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Trade professions
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Required Documents
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Transcript of grades (minimum 3.0 GPA)
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Proof of acceptance or current enrollment at a college, vocational, or trade school
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Essay in English or Spanish– one paragraph for each of the following points:
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Family history / heritage
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Goals and ambitions
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Extracurricular activities (sports, community work, hobbies, or job)
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Importance of being bilingual
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Historia de Cuba
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Letter of recommendation from a teacher
Instructions: Please ensure all uploaded documents are clearly labeled with your full name.
Application Process
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Complete the Application Form: Submit your application and upload all required documents through the online form.
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Review Process: Only complete applications submitted will be considered.
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Interview (if selected): Finalists may be invited for an interview (in person or virtual) with members of the scholarship committee.
If you have any questions, please contact us at information@centroculturalcubanoma.org