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 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) and academic excellence.

Award
Up to $1,300.
Scopes
Division of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Deadline
03/18/2024
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. Provide two (2) names and email addresses of Department of Spanish and Portuguese faculty who can confirm your academic qualifications and also indicate how you have created a positive learning environment for other students.
    • 1. Faculty Name
    • 2. Faculty Email Address
  3. Upload Supporting Document: Financial Aid Award Letter

    Upload a copy of your most recent Financial Aid Award Notification from MyUI.
  4. 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.
  5. By signing below, I certify that all information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Further, I understand that consideration for scholarships may be denied or revoked if any information is found to be incomplete or inaccurate. My signature acknowledges that the University of Iowa will include my academic record with my scholarship application and to release pertinent information to the scholarship selection committees. My signature below expressly authorizes the University of Iowa to share my name and email address with University of Iowa Center for Advancement for publications and thanking donors who made the award possible.
    • 1. Signature (Type Full Name):
    • 2. Today's Date