A university education is something that people of all nationalities seem to value. This is made evident by the increase in the number of Hispanic students applying for college scholarships and grants. Funding for Hispanic scholarships is provided by a number of private organizations, as well as Fortune 500 companies.
Hispanics are Americans originating from Hispanic countries in Spain or Latin America. Hispanic Scholarships and Grants are provided by private organizations and the government to provide monetary aid to those who are seeking higher education but lack the financial ability. You can begin your search for Hispanic scholarships by consulting the Office of Minority Affairs at the college or university where you plan to apply. At the same time, you can also apply for regular college scholarships.
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) offers scholarships for Hispanics. This organization receives millions of dollars in donations from large corporations such as Procter & Gamble, McDonald’s, and Wal-Mart. In collaboration with Procter & Gamble, HSF provides financial aid to Hispanics and Latinos interested in the fields of science, technology, mathematics, and engineering. The scholarship is worth $2,500. HSF also partners with Macy’s to help Hispanic students excel academically. The scholarship amount is $5000. In addition, students who qualify for the scholarship have the opportunity to participate in a summer internship program at Macy’s.
There is also a special scholarship for Hispanic women called the HSF/Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Business Leadership Awards. This scholarship awards $10,000 and is offered to Hispanic women interested in business and entrepreneurship.
The Gates Millennium Scholars program aims to promote academic excellence and provide minority students the opportunity to reach their full potential. To accomplish this, the scholarship program provides financial aid to minority students. Applicants may be from any minority group, including Hispanics and Latinos. Your GPA must be at least 3.3. The scholarship is open to students enrolling full-time in their first year at an accredited university.
There are other scholarships available for Hispanics. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship Program offers financial aid for students interested in public service and who have performed community service. Another scholarship is the First in My Family scholarship program for Hispanic students who are the first in their family to pursue higher education.
There are also several scholarships available for Latinos and Hispanics who wish to study journalism, law, or other fields of study. A scholarship provides money that does not have to be repaid. Get as many scholarships and grants as you can to lessen the financial burden of a college education.