The José “Kiko” Custodio Scholarship Fund administered by the Puerto Rico Community Foundation (PRCF)- represents a direct investment in the development of a new generation of Puerto Rican professionals committed to their country.

The purpose of this Fund is to promote excellence in engineering education, fostering a high-level professional class in Puerto Rico. It seeks to provide supplemental financial aid to students with financial need, outstanding academic performance, and a vocation for community service, while motivating young people to recognize their competitive potential and their ability to actively contribute to the socioeconomic development of the country.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Be a resident student in Puerto Rico
  • Be pursuing studies leading to an engineering degree at a university, in or outside Puerto Rico, recognized by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
  • Academic Performance (minimum required index):
    • 3.20 or higher (on a scale of 4.00) for new applicants
    • 3.00 or more for renewal candidates
  • Have a full academic load:
    • 12 credits (minimum)
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Demonstrate leadership and community engagement through extracurricular activities and volunteerism.
  • Timely Delivery of Documents

Application DeadlineMonday, August 25, 2025

By FCPR