"The Scholarship Program's many services and mentorship opportunities have helped me excel in my studies and summer internship at NASA."
Victor Mejia
Toyota/TELACU Scholar
Senior, UCLA
Applied Math Major
Learn more about Victor's NASA internship experience
TELACU Scholarship Program
The Scholarship Program combines vital financial assistance with highly effective programs. The College Advisement and Leadership Program (CALP) is the key support system that ensures the academic success of Scholars through graduation and beyond. CALP provides skill-building seminars, counseling, peer mentoring and leadership development activities. Internships and mentoring relationships with corporate partners further equip and prepare our Scholars for their chosen careers.
The Program annually supports 500 TELACU Scholars in California, Illinois, Texas and New York. Low-income, first-generation college students may be eligible to apply for one of the scholarships listed below.

The Program annually supports 500 TELACU Scholars in California, Illinois, Texas and New York. Low-income, first-generation college students may be eligible to apply for one of the scholarships listed below.

TELACU Scholarships
There are two types of scholarships:
• Continuing Scholarships – Students entering college for the first time this fall are eligible to apply for a
Scholarship than can be renewed for up to four years.
• One-Year Scholarships – Students who are currently enrolled in college are eligible to apply for a one
year award, which must be reapplied for each year. See Application for Eligibility Criteria
• Continuing Scholarships – Students entering college for the first time this fall are eligible to apply for a
Scholarship than can be renewed for up to four years.
• One-Year Scholarships – Students who are currently enrolled in college are eligible to apply for a one
year award, which must be reapplied for each year. See Application for Eligibility Criteria
Citi/TELACU Scholars Mentoring Program
Students interested in a business career receive scholarships and academic/career guidance from top-level Citi professionals. This program is fully subscribed.
Toyota/TELACU Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded to students interested in business and/or engineering careers. Scholars also have the opportunity to engage with top-level Toyota executives. See Application for Eligibility Criteria
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Internships
Washington DC Internship Program
A unique opportunity for TELACU Scholars to experience firsthand the political processes of our government while developing their leadership potential.
Corporate and Non-Profit Sector Internship Program
TELACU Scholars can apply their classroom knowledge on the job and further develop their skills.
A unique opportunity for TELACU Scholars to experience firsthand the political processes of our government while developing their leadership potential.
Corporate and Non-Profit Sector Internship Program
TELACU Scholars can apply their classroom knowledge on the job and further develop their skills.
Some programs may not be available in all markets
“Through this Program and with the guidance of my Citi mentor, I have been able to develop invaluable business skills and access vital opportunities—which include offers to intern at three major accounting firms this year.”
Diana Navarrete
Citi/TELACU Scholar
Junior, Mount St. Mary’s College
Business Major






