Established in 1987, Comité Noviembre is a unique collaboration—the only one of its kind in the United States—bringing together the strengths, leadership, and talents of key Puerto Rican organizations that comprise its member agencies. Its mission is to plan and promote events and forums that highlight and celebrate the significant contributions Puerto Ricans have made to this country.

Since its inception, Comité Noviembre has emphasized volunteerism and educational excellence as essential pillars for the Puerto Rican community. In November 1996, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Puerto Rican Heritage Month, the Comité Noviembre Scholarship Awards Program was established to support and uplift the next generation of  Boricua leaders.

Application Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026

Eligibility: Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review each scholarship’s criteria for specific eligibility requirements.

Comité Noviembre administers all scholarships. For more information, please visit: 

1) COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: For Volunteerism

2)  The Ana Beatriz Domenech Scholarship: For Nursing
 
 
3)  The Bello Family Scholarship: For Community Service
 

 4) Cecilia Carrasco Rosario (de Alicea) Scholarship: Mature Students


5)  The Cruz Cordero Family Scholarship: For Journalism or English


6)  The Dr. Evelina Antonetty Scholarship: For Community Activism


7) Dr. Gerald Meyer – Congressman Vito Marcantonio Scholarship: civil rights, labor advocacy, and community empowerment

 
8)  ERNESTO MALAVE SCHOLARSHIP: For the Arts


 9) Julia Mandry Scholarship: Civic Engagement & Public Policy


 10)  The Loh Collado Family Scholarship: For Engineering, Pre-Med, or Computer Science

 
 11)  The Nolda Vivó Scholarship: For Bilingual Education


12)  Richie Perez Scholarship: For Peace and Justice Award
 

13)  Wallace Edgecombe Scholarship: For Affecting Change in the Hispanic Community

14) Cabrera Drinane Scholarship: For Social Work