Program Description

HSF/ General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree.  Scholarships are available on a competitive basis to:

• Graduating High School Seniors
• Community College Students
• Community College Transfer Students
• Undergraduate Students
• Graduate Students

Award amounts generally range from $1,000 to $5,000.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be of Hispanic heritage 
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Have plans to enroll FULL-TIME in a degree seeking program at a two or four year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2011-2012 academic year
• Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree