May 18

2023 Distribution

The Garcia Family Foundation – GFF – for Art, Culture, and Education is a US-based charitable foundation. 

Central to GFF’s mission is a strong belief that education should be accessible to everyone because it is the key ingredient to success in this world.

GFF understands that affordability is a major hurdle to a first-class education and that no one should have to give up his or her education because of tuition amount or costs of living. GFF wishes to concentrate its help on living expenses as many universities and other foundations already provide scholarships for tuition. 

In 2023, GFF will grant eight (8), six thousand dollar ($6,000) Living Expenses Scholarships.

To be considered, eligible students must meet the below requirements before submitting an application:

1) a Brazilian National;
2) enrolled at a competitive United States University; and
3) physically living in the United States.

1. (8) scholarships of $6,000USD a year will be granted to assist students with their living expenses for the 2023-2024 academic year. 
   
2. All fields of study are encouraged to apply.  
   
3. Low-income students are especially encouraged to apply. 
4. The Living Expenses Scholarship will not discriminate in any way concerning race, gender, religion or sexual orientation.
5. The Living Expenses Scholarship can be awarded to graduate and undergraduate students.
6. To apply, students must submit all of the following: 
   – CV
   – Two most recent grade transcripts
7. Two essay submissions are required. Both responses must be written in English and between 250-300 words:
   
   The following question is mandatory for all applicants:
   a) Tell us about yourself and how would this scholarship make a difference for you?
   
   Additionally, please choose ONE of the following prompts:
   b) You are tasked with creating a new category for the Nobel Prize. Explain what it would be, why you choose your specific category, and the criteria necessary to achieve this accomplishment.
   OR
   c) How has your own background influenced the types of problems you want to solve, the people you want to work with, and the impact you hope your work can have.

Once the applications have been received, GFF will notify applicants whether they have reached the second phase and advise on the process for the final decision.

Finally, GFF informs that: 

• Past recipients of the Living Expenses Scholarship are encouraged to reapply provided they have successfully fulfilled all previous requirements. 
• Scholarship announcements and updates will be made through social media. By applying, all candidates automatically consent to our Terms and Data Policy. 

We look forward to congratulating the students selected to receive the GFF Living Expenses Scholarship for 2023-2024.

We wish good luck to all applicants!

Renata and Claudio Garcia
GFF Founders