CIDA Scholarship Awards

Two scholarships may be awarded per year. One $1200 CIDA scholarship may be awarded to a CIDA member (including junior members) and one $1000 scholarship, Dr. Alfonso Chiscano Memorial Scholarship, to a non-member. If the selections are composed of two CIDA members, then the highest-scored applicant will receive $1200 and the second candidate will receive a $1000 scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION GUIDELINES:

• High school seniors
  • CIDA members from any geographical location (including Junior members)
  • Nonmember residents in Bexar County and adjacent counties
• Minimum 3.0 GPA, or 83 on a 100 scale, and submit official high school transcripts
• A fully completed and signed application form
• Two-Part Essay double spaced, Times New Roman 12pt font and 1” margins
  • Part 1– Describe how your academic interest relates to or is inspired by the Canary Islands history, genealogy, culture, or civic significance (500-750 words). See https://www.cida-sa.org
  • Part 2– Explain your community service involvement and what you learned.
• Two recommendation letters by educators, clergy or civic leaders who are familiar with the applicant
• You may complete the application electronically, print and mail with the required documentation, or you can print the application and then complete it manually. Please be sure your handwriting is legible.
• Mail completed application and accompanying documentation to:
  • Canary Islands Descendants Association
  • Attn: CIDA Education Committee, P.O. Box 12618, San Antonio, TX 78212

Application Timeline: Submit the completed application package by the deadline in the attached application file.