Latino Enrollment Institute Scholarship Program

Latino Enrollment Institute Scholarship Program

Organization: Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) in partnership with University of Notre Dame

Description: Initiative launched to focus on increasing Latino/Hispanic student enrollment in partner Catholic and private schools.

Program Details

• Partnership with University of Notre Dame
• Focused on schools with significant Latino/Hispanic enrollment growth

Geographic Scope

• Pennsylvania, primarily Greater Philadelphia area
• Participating schools identified for program involvement

Student Demographics

• Targets Latino/Hispanic students
• More than 8% of BLOCS scholarship recipients are Latino/Hispanic
• Focus on underrepresented populations in Catholic schools

Schools Participating

• At least 10 schools participated or invited to participate as of 2023
• Five schools invited in initial year, five more in following year
• Schools with significant growth in Latino/Hispanic enrollment prioritized

Focus Areas

• Increasing Latino/Hispanic representation in Catholic schools
• Expanding enrollment diversity
• Connecting underrepresented communities to educational opportunities

Background

• Newly started initiative (as of 2023)
• Partnership demonstrates BLOCS commitment to enrollment diversity
• Addresses educational equity and access for Hispanic communities

Contact Information

• Address: 555 Croton Rd., Suite 120, King of Prussia, PA 19406
• Phone: 484-704-2300
• Website: blocs.org