Scholars Latino Initiative Scholarships

This semester has been an exciting and significant time for SLI participants and supporters! Under the guidance of dedicated student leadership and knowledgeable faculty advisers, the SLI program has continued to blossom as our mentees further their personal journeys to higher education. Throughout the past several months, we have held several events for the academic and cultural enrichment of our students, as well as solidified the important bonds between mentors and mentees. In October, the SLI community events committee planned a Halloween-themed get-together for mentors and mentees. Most recently, SLI families and friends gathered together on the UNC campus for the annual holiday party, complete with a potluck dinner, a recap of the successes of the semester, and a white elephant gift exchange.

In addition to these regular social gatherings, SLI students also participated in service activities and the Early College classes with Dr. Peter Kaufman. Through these lectures, readings, and related assignments, SLI students experience the rigor and excitement of college-level academics. Our SAT preparation committee has been working diligently with the SLI mentees, sending them weekly SAT sample questions and essay prompts to tackle with the help of their mentors. SLI also led a campus-wide book drive, in which members of the university community donated SAT and Advanced Placement testing materials to be used in the preparation of SLI mentees for these important exams. In its organizational sector, the SLI Development Committee also recently revamped the SLI website in order to better convey its mission and goals to prospective mentors, mentees, and supporters, as well as to keep the entire community apprised of SLI events and news.

As we prepare for the spring semester, we would like to thank you for following the progress of the SLI program. We truly appreciate your support and wish you a wonderful 2010!