Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Purpose: In support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. In its 32-year history, HSF has awarded more than 82,000 scholarships worth more than $221 million to Latinos from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands attending nearly 2,000 colleges and universities.
History: The HSF is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education. Founded in 1975 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, HSF's vision is to strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans.
Award Amount: Award amounts generally range from $1,000 to $5,000.
General Eligibility
To be eligible for HSF Scholarship:
- Be of Hispanic heritage
- Be a US. citizen or legal permanent resident
- Minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA
- Must apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA
Application deadlines vary. Visit Hispanic Scholarship Fund for further information.
PLEASE NOTE THAT HSF HAS $2500 SCHOLARSHIPS SPECIFICALLY FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE STUDENTS OF ALL CLASS LEVELS. PLEASE INDICATE LIBRARY SCIENCE AS YOUR MAJOR TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THESE AWARDS.
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