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 The House of Puerto Rico San Diego sponsors the Casilda Pagán Educational/ Vocational Scholarship. This scholarship is being offered to high school seniors/ graduates or college/post-graduate students. The applicant must be a current active member of the House of Puerto Rico San Diego or a San Diego County resident of Puerto Rican descent, who has contributed at least 10 hours of community service through HPRSD within the last year. If you need to complete your volunteer hours please contact Joe Carballo at jcarballo@san.rr.com. With this award, we hope to assist youth or adults in the attainment of their educational and professional goals.
 Scholarships are awarded yearly. Interested applicants should submit the following information:
- Personal Essay (250 word minimum) including the following information:
- Your educational /vocational goals
- Your financial needs
- Describe how you will contribute community service through the House of Puerto Rico.
- Describe Prior History of community service
- Proof of current enrollment in an educational or vocational institution
- Transcripts reflecting most recent academic achievement. (Those already attending a college/vocational program should submit a transcript showing all courses/grades completed to date. High school seniors should submit most recent transcripts)
- Three letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, employers, or community leaders
- Completed application form
- Any additional materials which you believe may enhance your aapplication (i.e., awards, community service, etc.)
“The House of Puerto Rico San Diego is dedicated to motivating, supporting, and empowering our community via education and community service.”
All applications must be postmarked no later than July 31st of the applying year. No late submissions will be accepted. Complete list of requirements as stated in the application. Review these as well as criteria for selection.
Check this web page frequently for updated applications.
Casilda Pagán co-founded La Casa de Puerto Rico in 1972 became its first president. Doña Pagán was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico and moved to San Diego in 1967.
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