2026  Cabrera Drinane Scholarship: For Social Work

This scholarship, supported by the Cabrera Drinane Familia, is designed for students of Puerto Rican descent who demonstrate a strong commitment to community, culture, and social justice. Applicants should be currently pursuing a major in Social Work at the undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral level, with a clear dedication to serving and advocating for marginalized populations. Rooted in the rich traditions of Puerto Rican culture where community care, resilience, and collective responsibility are deeply valued this opportunity seeks individuals who carry these principles into their academic and professional journeys.

 

Ideal candidates will demonstrate a meaningful connection between their Puerto Rican heritage and their commitment to social work practice and social justice. This includes a proven interest in addressing systemic inequities, empowering underserved communities, and advancing culturally responsive approaches to care. Through this scholarship, we aim to support future social workers who are not only academically driven, but also deeply grounded in the values of advocacy, equity, and service that continue to define and strengthen Puerto Rican communities.

Scholarship Amount

 

The scholarship recipient will receive a $1,000 award (one-time offer).

Contact Information:

For questions, please contact:
Lisa M. Rodriguez
Phone: (347) 693-6893
Email: cn.scholarship@gmail.com

Website: https://www.comitenoviembre.org/

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ELIGIBILITY

 

• Be of Puerto Rican descent

• Currently pursuing a major in Social Work at the undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral level.

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university by fall 2026

• Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or better

• Age between 18 and up

• Undergo a virtual interview with the selection committee (in English or Spanish)

• Cannot be a former CN scholarship awardee of any CN Scholarship

Note: If selected, only one CN scholarship will be granted if the applicant applied to multiple CN Scholarships.

GUIDELINES

 

A completed application package must include:

• An application

• Essay

• A biographical sketch

• One letter of recommendation

• Academic transcripts (for College Students)

• Headshot photo

Additional details for the recommendation letter:

• Must be from a community member who knows your work and leadership.

• Must be written on organizational letterhead.

• Must include the contact phone number of the person writing the recommendation letter.

 

DEADLINE

• The application package must be received by Friday, May 29, 2026.

• Application packages received after the due date will be disqualified.

• Applicants selected for an interview will be notified by email.

Conditions for disqualification of Comité Noviembre Scholarship recipients:

 

• Providing false application information

• Not being enrolled in an accredited college or university by Fall of 2026

• Not being of Puerto Rican descent

• Being a former CN scholarship awardee of any CN Scholarships

• Comité Noviembre will make scholarship payments in November 2026, and only upon receipt of official college registration/enrollment and other requested documentation.