2026 LULAC Lambda Scholarship

LULAC Lambda is proud to announce that applications are now open for its 2026 Scholarship Program. Dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders, this initiative provides vital financial support to current and future college students within the District of Columbia’s LGBTQ+ Latinx community.

Since 2018, LULAC Lambda has awarded over $30,000 in educational funding to 19 deserving scholars. Now in its ninth year, the program continues to bridge the financial gap for students who are either residents of D.C. or enrolled in the District’s colleges and universities.

"LULAC Lambda is grateful to have the resources to continue our scholarship program for a ninth year," said Deshawn Cook, President of LULAC Lambda. "Every year, our members, supporters, and community allies unite to lift local scholars up and provide a path with less hurdles towards their professional future."

This sustained impact is made possible through the generosity of local partners, specifically The D.C. Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. For years, the Sisters have provided ongoing financial support through their annual Bingo fundraiser. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, March 5, at 7:00 p.m. at Red Bear Brewing (209 M St NE, Washington, D.C.). Proceeds from the evening will directly benefit the 2026 scholarship fund. If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation to the scholarship, you can Venmo @LULAC11125 or CashApp $LULAC11125.

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/Latino and LGBTQ+ communities.

·  Timeline: Applications are open now through May 31, 2026. Finalists will be interviewed in June, with winners notified in July.

Apply online at: https://forms.gle/v2HZerZAJfoamWzU7

LULAC Lambda was founded in October 2014 to mobilize and strengthen the LGBTQI and Hispanic/Latino 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/Latino civil rights organization. For more information, visit https://lulaclambda.org.