Future Leaders Scholarship Program
Casa de Venezuela Future Leaders Scholarship Program
Investing in the Next Generation of Venezuelan Leaders
The Casa de Venezuela Future Leaders Scholarship Program was created to support students from the Venezuelan diaspora pursuing higher education in the United States.
Through this scholarship, Casa de Venezuela seeks to recognize students who demonstrate academic commitment, leadership potential, community involvement, and a desire to make a positive impact in their communities.
Our vision is to help develop the next generation of Venezuelan and Latino leaders by providing educational support, mentorship opportunities, visibility, and a connection to the broader Casa de Venezuela community.
Scholarship Awards
For the 2026 Pilot Program, Casa de Venezuela plans to award between one and three scholarships.
Scholarship awards are expected to range from $1,000 to $1,500 per recipient.
Funds will be paid directly to the student’s college, university, technical school, or trade institution.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be accepted into a college, university, technical school, or trade institution in the United States.
- Be entering their first year of higher education (Freshman) or second year (Sophomore).
- Be part of the Venezuelan diaspora community.
- Applicants must reside within the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area, including Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, or Northern Delaware.
- Demonstrate academic commitment, leadership, and community involvement.
- Have a minimum cumulative high school or college GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
- Submit all required application materials before the deadline. To the following email scholarship@casadevenezuela.net Subject: SCHOLARSHIP DOCUMENTS FROM YOUR NAME & DATE OF BIRTH
- Eligibility may include students born in Venezuela, students with Venezuelan parents, or students with Venezuelan heritage.
Required Application Materials
Applicants must submit:
- Completed online application form. Click Here
- Copy of college acceptance letter or proof of enrollment.
- Personal essay.
- Resume or list of activities and community involvement.
- One recommendation letter.
- Signed Financial Need Declaration Form. Open Here (Download Print)
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed by the Casa de Venezuela Scholarship Committee using the following criteria:
- Academic achievement
- Leadership experience
- Community involvement
- Personal essay
- Recommendation letter
- Demonstrated financial need
- Final interview participation
Selected finalists will participate in a mandatory interview with members of the Scholarship Committee plus a leadership workshop
Key Dates (Tentative)
- Applications Open: July 15 2026
- Application Deadline: August 15 2026
- Finalist Interviews: August/September 2026
- Scholarship Recipients Announced: September 2026
- Recognition Ceremony: October 2026
Our Commitment
Casa de Venezuela is committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive selection process. All applications will be reviewed confidentially by an independent Scholarship Committee.
Questions about the program may be sent to: