A commitment to education and Advancing Ohio Latin Community
Dedicated to empowering Latino students and professionals through education, mentorship, and community support.

Impact
Scholarships not only impact students. They later become professionals and business owners that will revitalize communities and will give back!
Given
450+ Scholarships
LOEF gives 60% LNEC gives 40%
Apply once a year. Every year applications open mid February
Do not miss this opportunity!
Impacting students in
14 Ohio Universities
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University of Cincinnati, The Ohio State University
Cincinnati State, Xavier and others
Producing
10K+ Volunteer hours
Networking Opportunities
100 hours of Instruction on leadership and entrepreneurship
Connecting with Latino Leaders
About Us
We believe that education transforms lives, opens doors, and builds stronger, more inclusive communities. Through scholarships, leadership development, and creative outreach, LOEF champions academic excellence and cultural pride across Ohio
Our History

Our Mision
We open doors of opportunity for Latino students in the tri-state area by providing scholarships, educational programs, and career pathways that empower them to thrive, lead, and uplift their communities.

Our Vision

A future where every Latino student in the tri-state area has the resources, confidence, and support to achieve their dreams and become a driving force for positive change.
Initiatives
From awarding academic scholarships that fuel educational dreams to hosting vibrant cultural celebrations, leadership trainings, and fundraising campaigns, LOEF creates opportunities that uplift, unite, and inspire. Every initiative reflects a deep commitment to equity, education, and the power of collective impact.
Scholarships
- All students with Hispanic/Latino heritage can and should apply
- Student or parents should reside in the greater Cincinnati Metro area, tri-state area of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky.
- Recipient will complete five (5) hours (minimum) of community service


Young Latino Professional Network
- A world of thought-provoking articles.
- Case studies that celebrate architecture.
- Exclusive access to design insights.
Washington Youth Leadership Seminar
- It is typically held in October
- A multi-phase leadership initiative combining training, community projects, and a leadership conference.
- LOEF will send at least one high school senior each year

“Stududents quoutes”
Annie Steiner
Career, University
Meet our team
We are Engineers, Lawyers, Retires, Educators, Accountants, business owners, Consultants, Artist & Homemakers all interested in improving our communities and give a chance to Latin-descendant students to be what they want to be
Laura Moese
Founder, President
Penny Young
Secretary
Chani Morris
Treasurer
Ana Martinez
Education & Scholarships
Victoria Garland
New Founraising
Jeff Richarson
Don Sherman
Strategy
Maider Marin McGee
Technology
Raquel Sotelo
Volunteer Impact
Ricardo Ugas
Young Latino Professionals President
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