The Latin American Association (LAA) with the sponsorship of Mohawk Industries. Inc. is pleased to offer a great opportunity for students from Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
The LAA-Mohawk Scholarship Program
This year, the Latin American Association with the sponsorship of Mohawk Industries, Inc. will select six outstanding students as recipients from Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
- GNTC students from any program are eligible to apply for the LAA-Mohawk Scholarship of $1,000.
- The LAA-Mohawk Scholarship application due date is midnight on October 31, 2025.
Award
Recipients are selected based on need and merit. The award amount is $1,000 and will be applied to tuition, fees, and related educational expenses. Students must:
- Be involved in the Hispanic community in one or more ways: heritage, involvement, volunteerism, language, and support.
- Be a U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA recipient.
- Have a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application.
- Be a GNTC student in good standing and enrolled full-time or part-time for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Be residents of Whitfield, Murray, Gordon, Chattooga, or Floyd County.
- Complete an essay (between 250 and 500 words) explaining: How the LAA-Mohawk scholarship could benefit the student’s financial needs.
Students must apply through AwardSpring between October 1 and October 31, 2025.
The LAA and Mohawk Industries, Inc. look forward to collaborating with GNTC to change the lives of students and families and advance outcomes for the Latino community in Northwest Georgia and beyond.
For additional information or to discuss LAA programs, events, partnerships, or scholarship opportunities, please contact:
Rafael Huerta at 706-934-3823
LAA Dalton Outreach Center
508 E. Morris Street
Dalton, GA 30721