HSF Scholar Program
Scholarship Sponsored by Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Overview Becoming an HSF Scholar provides access to the Foundation’s Scholar Support Services and makes you eligible for a scholarship award when funds permit. Each year HSF designates 10,000 exceptional students as HSF Scholars. Scholars gain a broad set of resources designed to support academic and career success, including mentorship, leadership programming, professional development, and wellness resources. In addition to these supports, HSF awards over $30 million in scholarships annually; when funds are available, Scholars may receive awards directly paid to students, typically between $500 and $5,000. What HSF Scholars receive - Access to comprehensive Scholar Support Services: career advising, mentorship, leadership development, subject-matter learning opportunities, and wellness programming. - Career-related benefits, including invitations to apply for selected internships and employment openings posted through HSF’s corporate partners. - Eligibility to apply to all HSF Scholar Conferences — including the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, and Healthcare Summit. - Exclusive subscription to the HSF Insider, which shares career resources, updates, and opportunities. Scholarship award - Selection is merit-based. - Award amounts typically range from $500 to $5,000 and are determined with consideration of relative financial need. - Scholarships are disbursed directly to recipients when awarded. Eligibility criteria To qualify for HSF Scholar consideration and scholarship eligibility, applicants must meet all of the following: - Identify as being of Hispanic heritage. - Be a U.S. citizen, a permanent legal resident, or a DACA recipient. - Meet minimum GPA requirements: at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school applicants; at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for undergraduate and graduate applicants. - Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited public or not-for-profit four-year college or graduate program in the United States for the 2025–2026 academic year. - Submit the FAFSA or any applicable state-based financial aid forms (if required). If you meet these requirements, you may be considered for HSF Scholar status and potential scholarship funding subject to availability.
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