General
Supporting the Ecuadorian Youth to achieve their higher education goals, and become successful professionals.
This scholarship is intended to assist students in the tri-state area of New York (NY, NJ, and CT), in paying related expenses for their studies at educational institutions in the United States. Five students are selected every year for a JUVE ESF scholarship of $2,000 each. The scholarship is provided to students seeking higher education regardless of immigration status. The organization will use information from the Department of Education and/or local universities to verify that students meet the criteria for these scholarships. Information on specific documents/application materials needed to be uploaded to the application can be found in their respective sections of the application (after the eligibility questions). The application and all of it’s required written components must be completed in English. The requirements to apply and participate in the scholarship competition are:
- Must be an Ecuadorian citizen or of Ecuadorian descent
- Must be residing in (hometown) or studying in the following states: New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut
- Must be enrolled in – or accepted to – a program of study in the fall and/or spring semesters of the 2025-2026 academic year at an accredited university in the United States (Exception: High school seniors interested in applying for the scholarship must plan to enroll in a university during the 2023-2024 academic year.)
- Must write an argumentative essay on the topic of this year’s application cycle (see below)
- Organización Juventud Ecuatoriana believes in the power of superación — the continuous pursuit of personal growth despite obstacles — and the responsibility of giving back to uplift our communities. Reflecting on your journey so far, describe a challenge you have overcome and how it has shaped your aspirations. How do you envision using your education to contribute to the betterment of the Ecuadorian or broader immigrant community in the US?
- If selected as a scholarship recipient, the student must complete a minimum of 25 hours of community service with JUVE and/or a community partner of JUVE.
- (Optional) Supplementary materials showcasing the applicant’s involvement in activities outside of school can be uploaded to the application. Information on examples of supplementary materials can be found under the section ‘Supplementary Materials (Optional)’ within the application.