Illinois State University Latinx Alumni Network (LAN) Scholarship 2026

LAN is pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for enrolled Latinx students at Illinois State University! Annual donations from alumni and friends of ISULAN fund this $500 scholarship. Two scholarships will be awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Scholarship application and supporting documents are due Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Two letters of recommendation are due by Wednesday, December 10, 2025, and must be from a teacher/professor, coach, supervisor, manager or clergy. Please send this link to your recommender.

The Latinx Alumni Network (LAN) was established and recognized as an affinity network by the Alumni Association in the fall of 2014. The mission of LAN is to establish, maintain and promote a network for the empowerment and advancement of Latinx alumni, students, faculty and staff at Illinois State University. As a part of LAN’s mission, the organization desires to assist students in securing financial aid through annual scholarships.

Summary:

1. Application Deadline: December 10, 2025
2. Value: $500
3. Study Level: Undergraduate
4. Sponsor: Illinois State University
5. Eligible Country: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for Illinois State University Latinx Alumni Network (LAN) Scholarship 2026

In order to apply to the Illinois State University Latinx Alumni Network Scholarship, you must:

1. Be admitted to Illinois State University and in good academic standing for the academic terms of concern.
2. Exhibit outstanding commitment to learning, campus engagement, community service, and leadership.

Essay question

Please have a personal statement/essay prepared demonstrating how your life experiences have fostered an understanding of and commitment to addressing issues of diversity and inclusion in Latinx communities. Describe your commitment to your education and your proposed plan to serve the Latinx community at Illinois State University and beyond. (500 word maximum)

Benefits of Illinois State University Latinx Alumni Network (LAN) Scholarship 2026

1. $500 scholarship award

How to Apply

Please be ready to provide the following information and documentation:

1. All of your contact information
2. Your University ID number (nine-digit number that begins with an 8 assigned to you when applying for admissions)
3. If applicable, your high school information ( number of Honors/AP courses)
4. If applicable, your college information (last college attended, date of entry to Illinois State, number of credit hours earned)
5. Class level status you will be upon enrolling for fall 2026 (i.e. incoming freshman, current student, transfer student, etc.)
6. Month/year you expect to graduate from ISU
7. Your major of study
8. List of extracurricular activities, years of involvement, and position(s) held
9. Employment history
10. Prepared response to the essay question
11. Two letters of recommendation that must be from a teacher/professor, coach, supervisor, manager or clergy. Please send this link to your recommender.

Please note:

Once you begin your online application, you will not be able to save the application to return later to finish it. If you attempt to apply multiple times, your application will be discarded. Before beginning your application, you will need to have the above information readily available and all documents ready to attach.

For more details, visit ISU Scholarship Webpage

Application Deadline

December 10, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Illinois State University Latinx Alumni Network (LAN) Scholarship 2026