2026 LULAC Lambda Scholarship

LULAC Lambda advanced its mission of educational equity on July 8 at its 9th Annual Scholarship Ceremony, where two students were each awarded a $2,500 scholarship. President Deshawn Cook and Vice President Jon Parvez presented the awards to this year’s recipients, Amor Dixon and David Tamay.

Prom Queen Scholar
In May, Amor Dixon graduated from Columbia Heights Educational Campus in Washington, DC. As a first-generation college student of Black and Salvadoran heritage, Amor utilized her unique identity to build deep connections within her school community. This fall, she will attend North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to major in elementary education.

"This scholarship will allow me to push through college with less financial burden, giving me the ability to focus on my studies and prepare to become an impactful educator," said Dixon, who was a member of the National Honors Society and voted homecoming and prom queen.

Gay Immigrant Activist
David Tamay is an exceptional student leader at George Washington University. As a gay Ecuadorian-American raised in an immigrant household, David has channeled his lived experiences into advocacy for Latino, immigrant, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

"This scholarship will allow me to purchase the textbooks and supplies required for my courses without worrying about affordability. Instead of stressing about financial obstacles, I can focus fully on my studies and academic goals," said Tamay, who helped relaunch the GWU LULAC Council with 32 members this past spring.

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Since 2018, LULAC Lambda has dedicated over $35,000 in educational funding to empower 21 scholars. Our program reduces the financial burden of higher education for DC residents and local college students who actively champion the LGBTQ+ and Latine communities.

Fundraising is underway for our milestone 10th Annual Scholarship Ceremony, kickstarted by a $250 donation at this year's event. You can donate here to LULAC Lambda Council 11125:

• Venmo @LULAC11125
• CashApp $LULAC11125
• Zelle LULACLambda@gmail.com 

The LULAC Lambda Scholarship committee seeks well-rounded applicants who demonstrate a commitment to both academics and advocacy.

·  Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and be enrolled in a District of Columbia high school, college, or university.

·  Criteria: While we consider academic performance, we place significant weight on a student’s contributions to social justice and community service within the Hispanic/Latine and LGBTQ+ communities.

·  Timeline: Applications will open March 1, 2027 and are due May 31, 2027. Finalists will be interviewed in June, with winners notified in July.

LULAC Lambda was founded in October 2014 to mobilize and strengthen the LGBTQI and Hispanic/Latine communities of Washington, D.C., through civic engagement. It is one of 500 local councils affiliated with the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the nation’s largest and oldest Hispanic/Latine civil rights organization. For more information, visit https://lulaclambda.org.