Candidate Selection

The Huehue Scholars awards scholarships to middle school students that meet the following requirements: 

1) They must have financial need and come from a low-income family.

2) They must have high academic standing and have plans to continue their studies. 

3) They must have a positive attitude and behavior towards their classmates, teachers, parents and community in general.

4) They must demonstrate leadership.

5) They must commit to planning and carrying out a small community service project that will directly benefit youth and/or their community. 

The candidates are recommended by their respective teachers and principals. Students are then asked to write responses to four essay questions pertaining to their current situation and future aspirations. As the Peace Corps Volunteer that worked actively with each youth, I made the final decision, taking into account the teachers and principals' suggestions, the above requirements and the youth's responses.