HSF / Discover
Scholarship Program
 Calendar
Application Available  December 1, 2011
Application Postmark Deadline  February 15, 2012
Application Processing  February through April 2012
Scholar Selection   May 2012
Award Notifications   May 2012
Verification of Enrollment  Fall 2012
Award Distribution  Fall 2012

Program Description

HSF and Discover have partnered to provide financial assistance to outstanding Hispanic undergraduate students.  Awards are in the amount of $5,000 and are disbursed in Fall 2012.

 

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Be of Hispanic heritage 
  • Be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident or eligible Non-U.S. citizen
  • Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Have plans to enroll FULL-TIME at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2012-2013 academic year
  • Must permanently reside OR attend an institution in one of the following states:
    • Arizona
    • California
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Illinois
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Texas
    • Utah
  • Intend to enroll as an undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior at a four-year college or university in the 2012-2013 academic year
  • Be pursuing one of the following majors:  Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology (IT/MIS) or Marketing
  • Must submit a resume
  • Must plan to apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning January 2012.