United Portuguese S. E. S. Hall

Portuguese Hall
San Diego

2818 Avenida de Portugal San Diego, CA 92106
Phone: (619) 223-5880 Fax: (619) 223-5883

U.P.S.E.S. Inc. Scholarship Applications
For Qualified High School Graduates
Click here to Donate to U.P.S.E.S. Scholarships

Portuguese American Social and Civic Club Scholarship
Click here for Scholarship Application Due April 1, 2012

Festa Do Santo Amaro, Inc. Scholarship
Click here for Scholarship Application Due April 30, 2010

U.P.S.E.S. Inc. Scholarship

The U.P.S.E.S Inc. (“Organization”) is a non-profit organization composed of persons of Portuguese descent and family members. Among its purposes is that of furthering the education and welfare of persons of Portuguese descent and of encouraging the continuation of the Portuguese traditional heritage and culture in the Portuguese community of San Diego. The U.P.S.E.S. Inc. has organized a Scholarship Committee (“Committee”) to assist qualified applicants in pursuing a higher education.

Scholarships Available

The maximum annual amount available a candidate is a one time $1,000 scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be a member of the high school graduating class of the current year.
Grade point average criteria
- Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.25 (2.50 if applicant has a documented learning disability)
Applicant must be of Portuguese descent and reside in San Diego County.
Applicant must be accepted to a four-year institute, but may attend a two-year college.
Applicant must submit a completed application postmarked by July 15, of their graduating year.
Applicant must complete 30 hours of community service with the U.P.S.E.S. during their senior year of high school
- Hours must be signed off by the U.P.S.E.S. Manager or a member of the scholarship committee. (Please contact the U.P.S.E.S. manager or a member of the scholarship committee for volunteer opportunities.)

Click Here to Download U.P.S.E.S. Scholarship Application

If you have any questions, please contact us

Manuel J. Silva Jr., Scholarship Chairman
E-mail: mannisilva@aol.com

U.P.S.E.S. Inc.
C/O Scholarship Committee
2818 Avenida de Portugal
San Diego, CA 92106
Tel: 619.224.5582

All donations made by Grantors and Contributors are tax deductible.

Donors can deduct contributions to the U.P.S.E.S. as provided in section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers or gifts to the U.P.S.E.S. or for the use of the U.P.S.E.S. are deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055, 2106 and 2522 of the code.

For further information, please contact:
Manuel J. Silva Jr., Scholarship Chairman
E-mail: mannisilva@aol.com