Boston College

The Saint Oscar A. Romero Scholarship recognizes a Boston College junior who has demonstrated superior academic achievement, extracurricular leadership, community service, and involvement with the Hispanic/Latino community and Hispanic/Latino issues both on and off campus. The scholarship awards up to $25,000 toward senior year tuition for the winner. All other finalists in the competition will win scholarships of up to $3,000. The winner and all finalists will also receive a $1,000 gift certificate to the Boston College Bookstore. Candidates must meet the following guidelines: -Be a full-time Boston College junior -Understand and represent the values and ideals inherent in the life of Archbishop Oscar A. Romero -Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States -Have good academic standing with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 -Demonstrate an outstanding record of involvement in, and service to, the Hispanic/Latino community at Boston College and in the wider community -Be involved with Hispanic/Latino issues and Hispanic/Latino community