Hispanic Scholarships

Colleges are always looking to diversify their campuses and to make their schools more accessible to students of all ethnicities, economic backgrounds and religious beliefs. For this reason, many scholarships are restricted to minority students, Hispanics being one of them. That’s right, just being of Hispanic descent can make you eligible for scholarships and grants.

Below are examples of Hispanic scholarships you may be interested in pursuing. For additional information about scholarships based on ethnicity or other criteria, you may conduct a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com.

Costco Pharmacy Scholar Program
Pharmacy Scholars Program offers funds to students who are pursuing a degree in Pharmacy who have completed one-year of pharmacy school or are in their second year into their pharmacy education. Students who are chosen for the Pharmacy Scholars Program are required to work at a Costco Pharmacy store for at least one year and will receive $500 dollars towards their licensure exam. Eligibility Requirements – Students must… •be pursuing a degree in Pharmacy •come from an Hispanic background •be a U. More

Gates Millennium Scholars Program
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education, in all discipline areas and a graduate education for those students pursuing studies in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science. More

HCF / Sallie Mae Fund First In My Family Scholarship
The Sallie Mae Fund First in My Family Scholarship Program, developed in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund, offers scholarships to Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college, and have financial need. The program is open to Hispanic Americans who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions.* Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000. More

HCF Google Scholarship Program
The Google Scholarship Program offers funds to students studying computer science or computer engineering who are juniors or seniors in college or pursuing a Master's or PhD. Selected scholars will be invited to an all-expenses paid trip to the Google Headquarters in California . Eligibility Requirements: - Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic background - Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States - Must be studying full-time in the United States or Puerto Rico - Must have a minimum GPA of a 3. More

HCF Lockheed Martin Scholarship Program
The Lockheed Martin Scholarship program scholarship funds for students from pursuing degrees in business administration, science or engineering. Application Deadline: March 15th Individual Awards: $500 - $5,000 Eligibility Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen residing in the United States Must be studying full-time in the United States or Puerto Rico Must have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Must demonstrate financial need Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in business, science or engineering for the upcoming academic year For more information and to apply online, please visit: http://scholarships. More

HP Scholars Program
The HP Scholar Award is a scholarship opportunity for students interested in engineering. The total value of the four-year cash scholarship, HP Scholar Productivity Package and the three paid internships will exceed $40,000 per student. Scholarship awards are $12,000 ($3000 per year for four years) and are intended to help defray educational expenses. Upon acceptance into the program, each HP Scholar receives a Productivity Package which includes an HP laptop, printer, and PDA. The most valuable part of the HP Scholar experience is the internship opportunity. More

HSF/General Motors Scholarship Program
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) and General Motors (GM) have partnered to provide financial resources to assist outstanding Latino students pursuing degrees in Engineering and Business. Applicants may be graduating high school seniors or current undergraduates (Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior). The award amount is $2,500 Selected students may have the opportunity to participate in a summer internship with General Motors Eligibility Requirements: * Be of Hispanic heritage * Be a U. More

Kaiser Permanente College to Caring Program
Kaiser Permanente College To Caring Program offers funds to students who are juniors or seniors in college pursuing a bachelors degree in nursing. Students who are selected will receive a scholarship for $8,000 each year they attend nursing school. C2C Scholars will also receive a $2,000 stipend for the summer work study program at Kaiser Permanente! Individual Awards: $8,000 Eligibility Requirements: -Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent -Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, residing in Northern California -Must be studying full-time in the United States or Puerto Rico -Must have a minimum GPA of 3. More

NASA MUST Scholarship Program
MUST – Motivating Undergraduates in Science & Technology. The NASA MUST program is open to all U.S. citizens, who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) discipline at a college or university that is accredited in the United States are eligible for the MUST funding opportunity. MUST Program Recipients will be awarded half of tuition costs (not exceeding $10,000) and will include a mentorship program, academic support system and other resources and networks from the Hispanic College Fund (HCF), Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE) and the United Negro College Fund Special Programs (UNCFSP). More

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