Luis E. Rivera Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is awarded to full-time undergraduate students of Hispanic origin majoring in finance and/or accounting. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 3.0 GPA overall and a minimum 3.5 GPA in their major.

Eligibility:

• Must be a full-time undergraduate majoring in finance and/or accounting.
• Must have completed at least 30 credits at Dowling College.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA overall and minimum 3.5 GPA in their major.
• Have demonstrated a financial need.
• Completed an Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

• Letter describing:
1. Financial hardships and past/current employment.
2. Why you chose to study accounting and/or finance.
3. Why you think you will be a good accountant, financial manager, or financial analyst.
• Two letters of recommendation that indicate potential for success and innovation in teaching and service to humanity
• Resume