The Óscar Fernández Scholarship

Awarded to currently enrolled juniors or seniors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences majoring in Spanish or Portuguese. Students must demonstrate academic excellence and financial need (students may submit a letter of award notification from the UI Office of Student Financial Aid, or a copy of the most recent FAFSA filed by their parents).

Award
Up to $1,300.
Scopes
Division of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Deadline
03/25/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Upload Supporting Document: Academic Transcript

    Upload a copy of your current transcript in PDF format. Login to MyUI and click on the GRADE REPORT button on your home page.
  2. Upload Supporting Document: Financial Aid Award Letter

    Upload a copy of your most recent Financial Aid Award Notification from MyUI.
  3. Upload Supporting Document: Statement

    Upload a one-page statement explaining why you want to study Spanish or Portuguese as well as the ways in which this award would alleviate significant financial burdens and thus facilitate your ability to pursue a degree in our Department.