Miss Hispanic Seafair Scholarship

Program: Hispanic Seafair (LCF program since September 2017)

Program Overview

Hispanic Seafair started in 1980 with the intention to unite the Latino community and empower young Latinas to become leaders through education, community service and scholarship. In September 2017, Hispanic Seafair became a program of Latino Community Fund of Washington State.

Selection Criteria

Each year, Hispanic Seafair selects one woman in the community as Miss Hispanic Seafair based on:

• Academics
• Community involvement
• Public speaking abilities
• Other essential soft skills

Awards & Recognition

• Title: Miss Hispanic Seafair (prestigious title and platform)
• Academic Scholarship: Awarded to continue studies
• Year-round Opportunities: Networking and career opportunities throughout the year
• Seafair Recognition: Opportunity to compete for additional Seafair titles and prizes

Program History (Recent Winners)

2018-2019:

• Yaritza Encarnación - Miss Hispanic Seafair 2018-19, received Community Platform Scholarship for women in tech community platform
• Denisse Dominguez - Hispanic Seafair Ambassador, received Leadership Development Award for mental health community platform

2017-2018:

• Axa Molina - Miss Hispanic Seafair 2017, won Miss Seafair 2017-2018 and generous scholarship
• Karen Gamez - Hispanic Seafair Ambassador 2017, won 2nd Seafair Princess and scholarship

Junior Ambassadors (2018):

• Vilma Alvarado Garcia
• Jeidy Morales
• Cielo Martinez

Program Components

As part of the new program experience, participants:

• Join a cohort to develop and execute community service projects
• Attend leadership workshops
• Facilitate community forums

Geographic Scope

• Washington State (Seattle area primary focus)

Contact Information

• Rebeca Barrios: [email protected]
• Stephanie Gonzalez: [email protected]
• Main Office: [email protected]
• Address: PO Box 30669, Seattle, WA 98103

How to Apply for Miss Hispanic Seafair Scholarship

1. Contact the Program:
   • Email Rebeca Barrios at [email protected]
   • Email Stephanie Gonzalez at [email protected]
   • Request application materials and current deadlines
2. Learn More:
   • Visit the program page for additional information
   • Contact LCF for details on application timeline and requirements

Application Requirements

Specific application requirements are not detailed in available website content, but applicants should be prepared to demonstrate:

• Academic achievement
• Community involvement and service
• Public speaking and leadership abilities
• Alignment with program values of empowering Latinas as leaders