L.U.L.A.C.

Council 688, 673 and 60

Ruth and Carlos Contreras Scholarship Application
The Ruth and Carlos Contreras Scholarship Fund awards educational financial assistance
to deserving college students of Latin American descent who demonstrate a thirst for
knowledge, a dedication to completing their education, a willingness to encourage other
Latin American students to continue to pursue higher education, and a financial need to
complete their studies.
Carlos Contreras was born on August 12, 1926 in Houston, Texas. Drafted immediately
after graduating from Sam Houston High School at the age of 18, Contreras was sent to
Germany to serve in World War II. He achieved the rank of staff sergeant and was
honorably discharged in 1946. He married Ruth Eguia in 1949 and attended the
University of Houston on the GI Bill. Carlos graduated with a BS in Mechanical
Engineering in 1955 while supporting a family of 8. Ruth was born in Houston on
February 12, 1926. She was a dedicated homemaker and advocate of education, civil
rights for women and Latinos. Ruth was gifted in the arts and was a constant inspiration
to her children to succeed in wherever their passions lead them. Both Ruth and Carlos
always stressed the significance of secondary education to their sons, daughters and
grandchildren, Carlos reminded his family of his favorite quote "a journey of thousand
miles begins with the first step".
This scholarship is awarded to college students only.
Please complete the application below and return postmarked by Friday, October 30,
2015 to LULAC Council 688, 2646 Bering Dr. Houston, TX 77057 to be eligible for the
spring semester of 2016. The scholarship in the amount of $500 will be distributed in
December 2015.
Full Name: __________________________________ Date of Birth: _______________
Address: ____________________________________ Country: ___________________
City: ________________________________________ State: __________ Zip: ______
Phone Number: _________________ Email Address: ___________________________
University or college currently attending (and will attend in 2016):
___________________________________
Full-time or part-time student: _____________ Occupation: _______________________
Classification: _____________ Expected College Graduation (Semester/Year): ________
Major: ___________________ Minor: ___________________

Scholastic Aptitude
Applicants Grade Point Average (GPA):
Number of hours completed as of Dec 2015:
Volunteer/Community/School Involvement
Please list the names of community/university organizations you are involved in,
the dates of your involvement, what you did, and any positions you hold within
those groups.
Name of group
Dates of
Describe involvement Positions held (if any)
involvement

Add a separate sheet of paper if needed.

COST OF TUITION AND INCOME
Parents Annual Income*
Students Annual
Income**
Expected Tuition Cost and
Fees
*If you are a dependent. **If you work full or part-time.

Essays:
On a separate document, answer the following questions. (Your answers should be at
least 200 words for each question and typed.)
1) How would your friends characterize you? Describe a situation which demonstrates
your character.
2) Statistics show that Latinos have among the lowest college enrollment and graduation
rates in the United States. Please share your comments and ideas on how to improve these
statistics.
3) What are your goals for your future and how will this scholarship aid you?
DECLARATION (Must be signed for application to be considered.)
I declare that the information provided above is both accurate and truthful.
Signed: _________________________________ Date: _______________________