Luis Escobar III Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Bold.org

Overview

This scholarship addresses the rising cost of college by supporting Christian students pursuing engineering degrees in Florida. It is designed to reduce financial barriers that can prevent talented, faith-driven students from entering engineering fields. The program emphasizes service and the use of technical skills to give back to communities. Applicants are expected to demonstrate both academic preparation and active involvement in their faith.

Description: A merit- and mission-focused scholarship for Christian high school seniors and undergraduate students in Florida who seek an associate's or bachelor's degree in engineering.

• Targets Florida-based Christian students interested in engineering
• Aims to expand access to engineering careers
• Prioritizes candidates who combine technical interest with faith-driven service

Eligibility

Applicants must be Christian and either a Florida high school senior or an undergraduate attending a Florida college or university. The scholarship accepts candidates pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required to apply. Eligibility focuses on both academic standing and demonstrated engagement with faith communities.

Eligibility: Christian high school seniors in Florida, or Christian undergraduates enrolled at Florida institutions, pursuing associate’s or bachelor’s engineering degrees with at least a 3.0 GPA.

• Florida residency or enrollment required
• Applies to associate’s and bachelor’s engineering programs
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

Application

The application asks candidates to describe their background, engineering goals, community or service plans, and faith involvement. Applicants should explain how the scholarship will support their education and future contributions. The process also requires uploading images that illustrate the applicant working on engineering projects and participating in church or faith-based activities. Submissions should be clear, specific, and demonstrate both technical interest and commitment to service.

Application Instructions: Provide a personal statement addressing why you’re pursuing engineering, how you will make a difference, how you remain involved with your faith, and how the scholarship would help; include photos showing engineering activity and church involvement.

• Submit a statement covering motivation, impact, and faith involvement
• Include images of engineering work and church participation
• Focus on concrete examples of service and technical engagement

Purpose and Impact

The scholarship seeks to make engineering education more accessible to students driven by Christian faith and a desire to serve. By lowering financial barriers, it aims to diversify entry into engineering fields and foster graduates who apply their skills for community benefit. The award highlights the intersection of technical competence and moral commitment. Recipients are expected to leverage their education toward positive, faith-informed contributions.

Purpose: Encourage and enable Christian students to pursue engineering careers where they can apply their skills in service to others.

• Promotes access to engineering for faith-driven students
• Encourages service-oriented application of technical skills
• Supports both academic and spiritual development