This $2,000 award is  presented by The National Association of Cuban-American Educators

(NACAE) to honor the memory of Dr. Gastón Fernández, de la Torriente.

The recipient will be a Cuban or Cuban-American student enrolled in an associate and/or baccalaureate program.

The scholarship award recipient is selected from a group of Cuban or Cuban-American students who demonstrate promise of future contributions to the Hispanic community.

Requirements for Scholarship Award

-The NACAE Scholarship application form with all sections completed by the student and submitted by the deadline date.

-One letter of recommendation from an instructor/teacher, outlining the applicant’s potential for future professional contributions to the Hispanic Community. (The original letter or recommendation should be submitted in a sealed envelope, signed on its flap by its author)

-A typed essay of 300-words or less, written in Spanish by the student, that reflects his/her qualifications and potential for leadership in the Hispanic Community, and states how the applicant plans to promote his/her Cuban cultural values and the Spanish Language.

-Resume including earned certificates, awards, and special honors.

-An official transcript from High School.

-Minimum GPA of 3.5

-Provide an estimate of educational expenses, including any other financial aid requested to start his/her college education.

A packet to include all of the above should be mailed by the deadline of February 1, 2024 to:

National Association of Cuban-American Educators

Scholarship Committee

7540 S.W. 52nd Court, Miami, FL 33143