$1,000 Hispanic Heritage Foundation Scholarship for HS Seniors Due 11/14

Apply by November 14th to The Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s Youth Awards. The Foundation will award recipients up to $1,000 to be used for their college education or to fund a community service effort.

Gold, Silver and Bronze recipients are selected in each of the following categories: Business & Entrepreneurship, Community Service, Education, Engineering, Green Sustainability, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Public Service & Social Justice, Sports & Fitness and Technology.

Once selected, recipients will become part of the broader HHF network of 200,000 professionals. The Youth Awards program is the main pipeline to Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s (HHF) system of talent that prepares and positions Latino youth through the award-winning Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) program as they transition from high school, to college, to graduate school, and into their careers.

Eligibility:

• Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2022
• Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
• Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2022-2023
• Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
• If selected, attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory
• Be a U.S. permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or qualify under the DACA

How to Apply:

• Complete the online application, which includes five 250-word maximum essay questions
• Submit a letter of recommendation
• Submit an official or unofficial school transcript

For additional questions, check out the scholarship FAQ.