Every year, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants. HSF Scholars have the opportunity to earn scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 and also gain access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training. HSF Scholars also can apply to attend Scholar Conferences including the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, and Healthcare Summit.
Location(s)
- Remote
Schedule
- The application period opens on January 1 and closes in mid February
Cost/Compensation
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be of Hispanic heritage
- U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
- Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the following academic year
- Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
Deadline
- Mid February
Application or Entry Requirements
- Completed online application
- FAFSA and Student Aid Report
- Transcript
- Letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be academic
- College enrollment verification (finalists only)
- Financial aid award letter from enrolled college (finalists only)
Notifications of Decisions
Recipients are notified in June
Financial Aid Details
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
- Application opens in January
- Finalists are selected in March
Have other questions?
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is a U.S.-based non-profit organization established in 1975. It aims to empower Hispanic students by providing scholarships and support services to help them pursue higher education. HSF offers financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students and provides resources such as mentorship, academic support, and career development opportunities. The organization works to increase college graduation rates among Hispanic students and to promote their success in various professional fields.
