TurboTax News Need Financial Help for School? TurboTax Launches 2nd Year of the #LeadingConEducación Scholarship Program Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Written by TurboTaxBlogTeam Published Mar 3, 2022 - [Updated Mar 21, 2022] 2 min read For the second consecutive year, we launched the #LeadingConEducación program designed to empower students to become the next generation of Latino professionals. We will partner with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation to provide educational grants to 40 high school seniors and college students seeking financial support to pursue a higher education diploma or complete their college degree. As part of our commitment to and support of the next generation of Latinos professionals, we recognize the role of education and financial literacy in helping Latinos tear down the barriers that keep them from economic growth. This year, #LeadingConEducación will double the number of scholarships from 20 to 40. What is the #LeadingconEducación Program? It is a multi-year educational program that helps prepare young Latinos to take control of their finances through educational content, webinars, and hands-on experience through Intuit TurboTax simulation, a tax preparation exercise in Spanish and English provided by EverFi. Currently, only one in 13 students in underserved schools have a personal finance curriculum in the U.S. Of those that do, the curriculum often found in many of today’s schools lacks the latest real-world, financial tools available for informed personal finance decision making. This limited access to personal finance knowledge impacts Latino students disproportionately. Why Should You Apply? We’re helping students develop the durable skills needed for jobs in a constantly changing economy. Intuit does this through its personal finance, entrepreneurship and career exploration programs which utilize products including TurboTax, Mint and QuickBooks. Through Intuit’s Job Readiness Program, Latino students have free access to tools and resources to overcome the fear of personal finances, prepare them to file taxes for the first time, and introduce them to additional tax information and tax simulations including gig-economy, crypto and other investment scenarios that will ensure they get the refund they deserve and the best tax outcome. How Can You Apply? To learn more about our educational program or to apply for a grant or scholarship, visit the #LeadingConEducación page. The 2022 educational grants application process is currently open and will run through May 8th. Previous Post Celebrate Our #YouDoYourThing Contest Winners and the Things that Make… Next Post TurboTax and CoinTracker Partner to Help You Seamlessly Calculate and… Written by TurboTaxBlogTeam More from TurboTaxBlogTeam Leave a ReplyCancel reply Browse Related Articles Uncategorized What Is Deferred Compensation & How Is It Taxed? Investments How Does an Inherited IRA Work? Work Choosing Your Business Structure: 5 Types of Businesses… Tax Deductions and Credits Are HOA Fees Tax Deductible? What You Need to Know Crypto Understanding Crypto and Capital Gains Work 7 Things You Need to Know About the New Business Report… Work Using Form 8829 to Write-Off Business Use of Your Home Tax Tips Roth 403(b) vs. Roth IRA: Which Should You Invest In? Life Interest Rates, Inflation, and Your Taxes Investments Essential Tax Tips for Maximizing Investment Gains