About The Scholarship

The National Conference of Puerto Rican Women (NACOPRW) is a unique national non-profit organization with chapters spanning various U.S. cities. Its primary mission is to empower Puerto Rican women and other Latinas, encouraging their active engagement in economic, social, and political spheres both in the United States and Puerto Rico. An instrumental force since 1993, the NACOPRW Northern Illinois Chapter has played a pivotal role in awarding over 30 scholarships to talented young women of Puerto Rican heritage. These scholarship recipients have subsequently emerged as leaders in diverse fields such as law, medicine, education, government, and non-profit sectors. By focusing on educational support for Puerto Rican women, the NACOPRW Northern Illinois Chapter is dedicated to advancing the prosperity and progress of our community as a whole.

Purpose

In 2024, the NACOPRW Northern Illinois Chapter scholarship will be for college bound high school seniors and college students.

The scholarship date has now been extended to October 3rd please click the link below to apply.

Scholarship Awards

Thank you to our scholarship committee members:
Emely Perez Garcia, Chairperson and Chapter Member
Devon Morales Sr., Principal of Roberto Clemente High School
Emelia Perez, Chapter Member