HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation’s leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education. Founded in 1975 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, HSF’s vision is to strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans, in support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees. HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. During the 2007-2008 academic year, HSF awarded almost 4,100 scholarships exceeding $26.6 million. In its 33-year history, HSF has awarded in excess of 86,000 scholarships, worth more than $247 million, to Latinos attending nearly 2,000 colleges and universities in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The High School Scholarship Program is open to graduating high school seniors who will enroll full-time in a degree-seeking program at a U.S. accredited institution the following academic year. Students must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The application period is September 15th to December 15th of every year. Awards are distributed in the fall upon receipt of enrollment verification at a two-year or four-year institution. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $2,500. Questions can be e-mailed tot:highschool@hsf.net
COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Community College Transfer Scholarship Program is available to community college students who will transfer and enroll full-time in a degree-seeking program at a U.S. accredited four-year institution the following academic year. Students must be at least part-time at their community college and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The application period is October 1st to February 1st of every year. Awards are distributed in the fall or spring upon receipt of enrollment verification from the four-year institution. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $2,500. Questions can be e-mailed to: cctransfer@hsf.net
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The College Scholarship Program is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at a U.S. accredited institution. Students must have already completed 12 units or credits at a college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands. Students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. The application period is August 1st to October 15th of every year. Awards are distributed in the following spring. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $2,500. Questions can be e-mailed to: scholar1@hsf.net
GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program is available to graduating high school seniors. The program offers substantial scholarship awards to exceptional high school seniors for study at the college or university of their choice. More information can be found at: www.gmsp.org. Eligible applicants must have a minimum 3.3 GPA, demonstrated leadership skills, and significant financial need. The application period generally opens by September and closes mid-January. For more information call: (415) 808-2410.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
Check www.hsf.net for additional scholarship programs with varying application deadlines..
Administrative Fee: 11.5%
(Agency does not process pass-throughs to non-member charities.)
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
55 Second Street, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: 415-808-2300
Fax: 415-808-2301
Info: 877-HSF-INFO
www.hsf.net
rsanchez@hsf.net email
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