Up to $4,000 Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards Due 11/13

Background: Now entering its 24th year, the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards honors Latinx high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community. Recipients are awarded a one-time grant (up to $4,000) to fund their college education or to fund a community service effort that tackles a social issue. Recipients also become part of the Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) program that supports students as they transition from high school, to college, to graduate school, and into their careers.

Awards: 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.

Eligibility:
• High school senior graduating in the spring of 2023
• 3.0+ GPA
• Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2023-2024
• Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
• If selected, attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory

How to Apply: Students can apply here by the deadline of November 13th 9am EST. Required materials include a letter of recommendation, transcript, and set of short response questions. You can access the forms for acquiring those materials here.