HSF/ Verizon Foundation Scholarship
 Calendar
Application Available  July 14, 2010
Application Deadline  August 14, 2010
Application Processing  August through September 2010
Award Notifications  September 15-30, 2010
Verification of Enrollment  September - October 2010
Award Distribution   October - November 2010

Program Description

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) and the Verizon Foundation have partnered to provide financial resources to assist outstanding Latino students.  This scholarship is open to sophomore, junior and senior students in selected majors.  The award amount is $5,000.

Selected students will be invited to join the Verizon Student Network and may have the opportunity to participate in a summer internship.

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Eligibility Requirements  

  • Be of Hispanic heritage 
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident with permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
  • Be an undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at a four-year U.S. accredited college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam
  • Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
  • Must be majoring in one of the following:  Accounting, Business AdministrationFinance, Hospitality Administration, Human Resource Management, Management (includes Retail Management), Marketing, Computer Science, Computer EngineeringInformation Technology (IT/MIS) (includes Computer Electronics, Computer Programming, Network Administration)Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering
  • Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 
  • Must submit a resume with application
  • Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply