Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) College Scholarships are for students of Hispanic heritage who are U.S. citizens. There are many different available scholarships, including general college scholarships, the Gates Millennium Scholars program and the Telemundo Scholarship.
All applicants must apply through the online application system, except those students who are applying to the Gates Millennium Scholarship. These scholars are funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. They are required to have at least a 3.3 GPA and show leadership roles and financial need.
The general scholarship requires that students have at least a 3.0 GPA and plan to enroll full-time in a degree-seeking program in the United States, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico.
All applicants need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before applying. For all of the Hispanic Funds' scholarships, applicants must be of Hispanic heritage.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Headquarters
55 Second St., Ste. 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
(877) 473-4636
hsf.net
This fund has offered $15 million in scholarships to Hispanic high school students pursuing higher education, as of 2010. The Hispanic College Fund scholarships are organized by areas of study, so they are aimed at serious students who are goal-oriented and know which disciplines in which they will major.
Applicants must be of Hispanic descent, have a 3.0 GPA and plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico.
Applicants of all ages may apply. The scholarships, based on the student's need, range from $500 to $10,000, as of 2010.
Hispanic College Fund
1301 K St. NW, Ste. 450-A West
Washington, D.C. 20005
(800) 644-4223
(202) 296-5400
hispanicfund.org
This scholarship is available to students of Hispanic descent who demonstrate financial need. An essay is required; the judges are looking for good writing skills and a demonstration of leadership qualities and community service.
A GPA minimum is not specified for this scholarship. As of 2010, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute grants $1,000 for students attending community colleges, $2,500 for those attending four-year colleges and universities, and $5,000 for those pursuing graduate studies.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
911 2nd St. NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 543-1771
chci.org