ALAS Scholarship

ALAS Scholarship
Educational Leadership

Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents

ALAS Scholarship

Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026

The ALAS Scholarship is for $10,000 and is available to all current dues paying ALAS members seeking to continue their advanced degree program in education in a college or university with the goal of becoming a superintendent!

The scholarship is made payable to the recipients’ institution of higher learning and will be awarded during the Annual ALAS National Summit on Education in the fall.

Eligibility & How to Apply

  • ✓ Applicants must be a current dues-paying member of ALAS National.
  • ✓ Applicants must be currently enrolled in, or accepted into, an advanced degree program in education (subject to verification).

A Complete Application Packet Will Include:

Item 01

Application Form

Completed scholarship application form (available via the submission tool below).

Item 02

Personal Statement

A 1000-word or less personal statement that addresses all fields of the required writing prompt.

Item 03

Professional Resume

An updated resume detailing your professional experience and leadership in education.

Item 04

Brief Biography

A short biography summarizing your personal and professional journey.

Item 05

Letters of Recommendation

Three (3) letters of recommendation. Must include one from a professor or supervisor.

Optional

Report Card / Transcripts

Report card with current and cumulative GPA. (This item is optional but encouraged).

Submission Deadline

The deadline for all applications will be June 15th, 2026.

Please submit your completed submission packet using the tool below for full consideration. For any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents • ALAS Scholarship | Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026

ALAS 2026-2027 Scholarship Application Form

Contact Information

Applicant Name:
CURRENT POSITION
Position/Title
Number of Years in Current Role
Home Address

District Information

District Address
School District Superintendent's Name

Education Institution Information

MM slash DD slash YYYY
ALAS Personal Statement Prompt
Theme: Elevating Excellence

ALAS Annual Scholarship

Personal Statement

ALAS believes excellence is not an individual achievement but rather a collective responsibility. To Elevate Excellence means to pursue personal growth while uplifting others, strengthening our communities, and advancing educational equity for Latino students across the nation.

As an applicant for the ALAS Annual Scholarship, you are part of a growing network of leaders committed to service, advocacy, and transformational impact.

Personal Statement Prompt

1,000 words or less

Please ensure your personal statement thoughtfully addresses all four of the criteria below.

Criteria 01

Defining Elevating Excellence

What does “Elevating Excellence” mean to you as an emerging or current Latino education leader?

Describe how excellence shows up in your leadership, your work, and your commitment to students and families.

Criteria 02

Supporting Your Journey

How will receiving the ALAS scholarship support your professional growth and leadership journey?

Be specific about how the funds will be used (e.g., certification, advanced degree, research, conference participation, leadership development, policy engagement, etc.).

Criteria 03

Giving Back to the Familia

How do you plan to give back to ALAS and the broader ALAS familia as a scholarship recipient?

In what ways will you contribute your time, talent, and voice to strengthen ALAS programs, mentorship pipelines, advocacy efforts, state affiliates, or future academies?

Criteria 04

Future Impact

Looking ahead, how will your leadership help elevate excellence for Latino students and educational communities nationwide?

Submission Guidelines

  • ✓ 1000 words or less
  • ✓ Min 12-point font / Double spaced
  • ✓ Include your current role, years in education, and ALAS affiliation (if applicable).
  • ✓ Clearly articulate both your professional goals and your commitment to reciprocal leadership within ALAS.
Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents • ALAS Scholarship Personal Statement

Application Packet

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            ALAS Scholarship Affirmation Statement
            Required Document

            Scholarship Affirmation Statement

            ALAS National Awards Program

            Official Affirmations

            1

            I do hereby affirm that I am a current dues-paying member of ALAS National.

            2

            I do further affirm that I am currently enrolled in, or accepted into, an advanced degree program in education (subject to verification).

            3

            I do hereby grant my permission for any or all the enclosed materials (including my photo but excluding sensitive personal contact info) to be shared with persons and organizations interested in promoting ALAS educational leader awards and its honorees.

            I do further affirm that the information included in this application packet is a fair and true representation of the facts of my professional career and grant my permission to confirm all the enclosed materials as needed.

            Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents • ALAS Scholarship Affirmation Statement
            By signing digitally, you agree to the statement above. Your signature is equivalent to a handwritten one and will be timestamped upon submission.