Overview:
At the core of our mission is an unwavering commitment to treating historically marginalized college-bound students and their families with dignity. Project Canvas is much more than an organization that helps college-bound students go to college; we affirm their humanity by engaging them in a process that will help them create options, select the right college, and reach their full human potential.
It’s extremely important to us that you get to know more so that you feel comfortable partnering with us. Once you take the time to find out what we’re all about, we are confident you will want to help Project Canvas accomplish its mission. So go ahead, get to know us.
Mission:
Project Canvas aims to help Houston’s youth become leaders in their communities while developing skills that will expand their post-secondary options and prepare them for success.
Vision:
Project Canvas co-powers with families and young people to ensure that every child in Empower CDC communities have access to a post-secondary program.
Target Audience:
7th-12th grade students with a low-income status and who desire to attend college or trade school.
Project Canvas in Action
Resources
DREAMers Scholarships
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, founded in 1986, represents more than 500 colleges and universities in the United States, Latin America, Spain, and school districts throughout the U.S.
HSF empowers students and parents with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing support services and scholarships to as many as possible.
Supporting the growth of Hispanic and Latinx communities and encouraging the pursuit of a tech career. Must be a permanent legal resident, citizen, or granted DACA.
League of United Latin American Citizens
The LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF) was established in 1975 to provide scholarships to Hispanic students attending colleges and universities.
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
MALDEF is the nation’s leading Latino legal civil rights organization. They provide an extensive list of scholarships, including many that do not inquire about immigration status or require a valid social security number.
Point Foundation – The LGBTQ Scholarship Fund
The Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship empowers LGBTQ students who are earning their undergraduate, graduate, & doctoral degrees at accredited colleges in the United States
The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
Provides financial support for students who are active and emerging organizers in progressive movements for liberation, self-determination and social and economic justice in their communities. Citizenship is not a requirement.
TheDream.US scholarships are for highly motivated undocumented students who want to get a college education but are unable to afford the cost.
The Que Llueva Café Scholarship
This scholarship aims to support the dreams, hopes, and aspirations of college bound undocumented students so that they can earn their college education and allow for all their hard work and sacrifice to persevere.
Team
Director: Nina Barbieri, PhD
Nina@empowercdc.org
(O) 346-409-2905
