PRESS RELEASE: Wilmington City Councilwoman Maria D. Cabrera Urges Wilmington Students to Apply for the Minerva Marrero Hispanic Scholarship Program

 

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Wilmington City Councilwoman Maria D. Cabrera Urges Wilmington Students to Apply for the Minerva Marrero Hispanic Scholarship Program
Scholarships of $5,000, $3,000, and $2,000 are available for Hispanic high school seniors.  Application deadline: March 27, 2026. 

Wilmington, DE – Wilmington City Councilwoman At-Large Maria D. Cabrera is urging Hispanic high school seniors in Wilmington to apply for the 2026 Minerva Marrero Hispanic Scholarship Program, a transformative opportunity that honors the legacy of a community champion while supporting the next generation of leaders.

Honoring a Legacy of Community Leadership
The Minerva Marrero Hispanic Scholarship Program recognizes the remarkable contributions of Minerva Marrero, a proud advocate for the Latino community who was instrumental in founding the original Hispanic Student Recognition Program in 1979. This year’s program continues her mission of opening doors for Hispanic students to pursue greater opportunities and inspire pride in our heritage.

Scholarships Available
The program offers three tiers of financial assistance:

• Tier 1: $5,000
• Tier 2: $3,000
• Tier 3: $2,000

Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, community service, involvement, quality of supplementary materials, and financial need.

Application Deadline: March 27, 2026.

Don’t Miss This Opportunity
“Education is the pathway to success,” said Councilwoman Cabrera. “I encourage every eligible student to apply. Your hard work, your community involvement, and your dreams matter. This scholarship can help make your post-secondary education a reality.”

For more information, visit the Latin American Community Center or contact latincenterscholarship@gmail.com

EN ESPANOL

La Concejala Cabrera de Wilmington invita a todos los estudiantes hispanos de último año de secundaria a solicitar la Beca Minerva Marrero 2026. Esta beca honra a una mujer importante de nuestra comunidad y ayuda a estudiantes como tu lograr tus sueños.

Un Legado de Liderazgo Comunitario 
La Beca Minerva Marrero recuerda a Minerva Marrero, una mujer que trabajo muy duro para ayudar a la comunidad latina. Hoy, esta beca continua su trabajo y su promesa de abrir puertas para estudiantes que desean continuar sus estudios en escuelas techicas, colegios de 2 anos o universidades de 4 anos.

Dinero Disponible 
El programa ofrece tres cantidades de dinero:

• $5,000
• $3,000
• $2,000

Se seleccionan los ganadores basándose en: notas escolares, trabajo en la comunidad, calidad de los documentos que envies, y necesidad económica.

Fecha de Entrega: 27 de Marzo, 2026

Minerva Marrero 2026 Scholarships The 2026 Minerva Marrero Hispanic Scholarship Program honors the legacy of Minerva Marrero by providing financial assistance to Hispanic high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education at trade schools, 2-year or 4-year colleges, and universities. Scholarships are offered in three amounts—$5,000, $3,000, and $2,000—and recipients are selected based on academic achievement, community service involvement, quality of supplementary materials, and financial need. To apply, submit the online application at https://forms.gle/WLX5TrryBWG5r1Vp7 and email supplementary materials (resume, personal statement, recent transcript, letters of recommendation, community service documentation, and proof of financial eligibility) to latincenterscholarships@gmail.com by March 27, 2026.

Becas Minerva Marrero 2026 El Programa de Becas Hispanas Minerva Marrero 2026 honra el legado de Minerva Marrero al brindar asistencia financiera a estudiantes hispanos de último año de secundaria que deseen continuar sus estudios en escuelas técnicas, colegios de 2 años o universidades de 4 años. Las becas se ofrecen en tres montos—$5,000, $3,000 y $2,000—y los beneficiarios son seleccionados según sus logros académicos, participación en servicio comunitario, calidad de los materiales complementarios y necesidad financiera. Para solicitar la beca, completa la solicitud en línea en https://forms.gle/WLX5TrryBWG5r1Vp7 y envía los materiales complementarios (currículum, ensayo personal, historial académico reciente, cartas de recomendación, documentación de servicio comunitario y comprobante de necesidad financiera) a latincenterscholarships@gmail.com antes del 27 de marzo de 2026.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Yesenia Taveras
Director of Communications, Wilmington City Council
Office: (302)576-2585
Mobile: (302)757-5748
Email: ytaveras@wilmingtonde.gov
City Council Website: www.wilmingtoncitycouncil.com