Program Description

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) and Nissan North America, Inc. have partnered to provide financial resources to assist outstanding Community College Transfer Students.  Applicants must transfer to a four-year institution in selected geographic locations.  The award amount is $2,500 

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 currently enrolled part-time or full-time at a community college
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Have plans to transfer and enroll full-time in a degree-seeking program at a four-year U.S. accredited institution during the 2009-2010 academic year
• Must reside or transfer to a four-year institution in one of the following locations:
   
  • Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area
  • Denver, Colorado
  • Los Angeles, California metropolitan area
  • Miami/ Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
  • San Antonio, Texas metropolitan area
  • Washington, D.C.
    
• Be pursuing a degree in Business, Engineering, Public Relations, or Marketing
• Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)