National Conference of Puerto Rican Women 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.

Eligibility Requirements
- Be a Puerto Rican female, by birth or descent through parent and/or grandparent lineage.
- Be an Illinois resident (can attend college/school in another state).
- Be currently matriculated at an accredited educational institution.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in high school, or college/university, in a trade/vocational school.
- Commit to volunteering in NACOPRW, Northern Illinois chapter’s ongoing events.

Contact Information for Further Inquiries:
Vilma Colom, President of the National Conference of Puerto Rican Women, Northern Illinois Chapter.
- Email: v_colom@yahoo.com
- Phone: (773)-405-3535