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Kenny Almeda Scholarship

United Portuguese S.E.S.
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 5/1/2025
Closes: 7/1/2025

Kenny Almeda Scholarship provides financial assistance to Catholic high school seniors in San Diego County, California who are of Portuguese descent and interested in attending college in any state.

Win up to
$1,500
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • This program is open to seniors graduating from Catholic high schools in San Diego County (or Point Loma High School) who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and are of Portuguese descent.
  • Applicants must be planning to enroll at a 4year college or university in any state.
  • They must have completed at least 30 hours of community service with United Portuguese S.E.S. (U.P.S.E.S) during their senior year in high school.
  • Selection is based on that essay, academic merit, involvement in the Portuguese community of San Diego, community service, their activity record, leadership, and character.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: CA
    • County: San Diego
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Affiliations
    Roman Catholic

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