Bolivar Network Graduate Student Book Scholarship

The Bolívar Network (BN), also known as La Red Bolívar, was founded at the University of Virginia (U.Va.) in 1997. Our mission is to work hand-in-hand with current students and faculty, in order to foster connections with one another and our alma mater in order to contribute to the further enrichment and diversity of the University and wider community by nourishing the Hispanic/Latino presence in the academic village. BN envisions an inclusive alumni organization dedicated to reaching out to and advocating for all Latinos, Hispanics and those of Latin American birth or origin as well as those alumni, students and friends of U.Va.'s Latino community by connecting to each other and to the University. (For additional information about the BN, please visit www.BolivarNetwork.org.)

Disciplines:

• Architecture
• Landscape Architecture
• Urban and Environmental Planning
• Architectural History

Application Requirements:

Application Process:

1) Nomination: In order for a student to be considered, they must first be nominated. Nominations may be made by administrators, faculty, student leaders, or fellow students who believe the candidate meets or exceeds the criteria listed below. Nominations must include the candidate's name, year, school, and contact information. Nominators also should include a brief statement about the candidate. We also encourage you to let the nominated student know so they will be aware of this scholarship opportunity. Nominations should be sent to the Bolivar Network Scholarship Committee at millerandrewj@hotmail.com or via fax to 434-243-9096, attn: Bolivar Network Graduate Scholarship.

2) Application: The Bolívar Network will notify each candidate of their nomination and provide an application. The application (pages 3 and 4) consists of a personal data sheet and several short-answer questions. Completed applications should be sent to tsw8z@virginia.edu or faxed to 434-243-9096. Applications should be received via e-mail or fax. Notification: Scholarship recipients will be announced at the annual La Gala Awards Ceremony.

- Disbursement of Award: Funds will be distributed by the University of Virginia Alumni Association at the beginning of the subsequent fall semester.

Criteria:

Graduate students at the University of Virginia, who are currently enrolled full time and in good standing, must meet the following criteria to be nominated and to apply:

Nomination: Students must be nominated for the award. Nominations can be received from either (1) a faculty member or department staff member; (2) a Dean or administrator; (3) a leader or member of a student organization; (4) a fellow student/classmate at the University; or (5) the Applicant. (A student may nominate him/herself for this award; however, greater consideration is given to candidates who are nominated by one of the other four options listed. Nevertheless, interested applicants are encouraged to make potential nominators aware of this award and of their interest in being nominated.)

Latino/Hispanic/Latin America Descent: At least one parent of the applicant must be Latino/Hispanic/Latin American (although an exception can be made for those adopted by Latino/Hispanic families). Hispanic/Latino origin is defined through a person’s heritage, nationality group, lineage, or country of birth of the person’s parents or ancestors before their arrival in the United States (definition taken from the U.S. Census).

Please note: Applicants from Brazil, Haiti, Caribbean islands, Spain, and Portugal are eligible for this award.

Grade Point Average (GPA) or Progress Report from Advisor: There is no minimum GPA. However, students that have a GPA are required to submit this information; students without a GPA are required to submit comments from an Academic Advisor concerning progress in meeting academic program/research objectives. To be considered eligible for this award, students must be currently enrolled full time and in good standing.

Amount: $500