FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FOR APPLICANTS

  • High school seniors graduating from a U.S. high school who are Latino, Hispanic, Latine, or of Latin American heritage; were raised primarily in a single-parent or single-guardian household for a meaningful portion of childhood; demonstrate financial need; and plan to enroll in an eligible postsecondary program in Fall 2027.

  • No. There is no U.S. citizenship or immigration-status requirement to apply for the La Fuerza de Uno Scholarship.

  • The inaugural La Fuerza de Uno Scholarship awards $5,000 to one student. Community fundraising may allow us to support additional scholars or expand future awards.

  • Applications are submitted through Bold.org. The official Bold.org scholarship listing contains the application, essay prompts, deadlines, and complete eligibility requirements.

  • The current application deadline is March 12, 2027.

  • The current winner announcement date is April 13, 2027, following Bold.org’s eligibility verification process.

  • We consider drive, resilience, and character. Achievement matters, but so does context. We want to understand who you are, what has shaped you, and how you have used the opportunities available to you.

  • La Fuerza de Uno reviews the applications and selects a prospective recipient. Bold.org then verifies eligibility and provides final approval before the award is announced.

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FOR SUPPORTERS

  • Contributions are held through the Bold Foundation and can support current or future La Fuerza de Uno scholarship awards. Funds may be used to support an additional scholar, increase an award, or strengthen future scholarship cycles.

  • No. La Fuerza de Uno is built around Francisco’s personal commitment to fund one $5,000 scholarship each year. Community contributions are intended to extend that commitment and increase the number or size of opportunities available.

  • Yes. Contributions are processed through the Bold Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3), and donors receive documentation from Bold.org for their contribution.

  • Yes. Individuals, families, businesses, and community organizations can contribute through the La Fuerza de Uno Fund on Bold.org.

  • Additional funds can be used to support another student, increase an award, or carry resources into future scholarship cycles.

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