By Unigo
Are there scholarships specifically for Latinos?
The number of Latino students starting college this year has grown. There will be more new students of Latino descent than any other minority group. And while college costs can be too expensive for many students, scholarships for Latinos are available.
To qualify for scholarships for Latinos, Latino students should consider their grade point average (GPA), test scores, and community involvement. These are some of the factors that can help with winning scholarship money. Always check the rules and requirements for scholarships.
Scholarships for Latinos are available. They were created to help increase college attendance among Latinos.
Does the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) cover Latinos?
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) provides scholarships and support to members of the Latino community pursuing college degrees. The HSF was founded in 1975. It has provided over $580 million in funds to Latino students, parents and alumni. The mission of the scholarship fund: “To empower Latino families with the knowledge and resources to complete a higher education.”
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund provides more than scholarships, though. HSF provides support throughout the college application process, during school, and throughout students’ lifetimes. The goal is to make college a priority for “exceptional” Latino students and ensure that they have the help they need to succeed.
The HSF is a great resource to help you receive Latino scholarships and the support you need to graduate college.
20 Latino Scholarships to Apply for in 2019
| Scholarship | Amount | Deadline |
| Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholarships
Scholarship is for Hispanic students majoring in STEM programs. | Varies | January |
| ACS SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Created to attract minority students to career in chemistry-related disciplines, students are only eligible for this scholarship if they are enrolled in or are choosing to enroll in a chemistry-related undergraduate degree program. | $10,000 | January 4 |
| Frank Kazmierczak Memorial Migrant Scholarship
Available to all minorities, the UNCF/Comcast NBCUniversal Corporate Scholarship program is designed to provide college students interested in a career in entertainment. | $1,000 | February 1 |
| The Randy Falco Scholarship
For Hispanic or Latino students pursuing a career in journalism or television. | $10,000 | February 28 |
| ACTUARIAL DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Created in order to attract students from minority backgrounds to degree programs related to the actuarial industry. | $4,000 | March 13 |
| ALBERT W. DENT GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Offered to minority students who are interested in graduate programs in healthcare management. Students are chosen based upon their academic performance in their undergraduate studies. | $5,000 | March 31 |
| F.A. AND CHARLOTTE BLOUNT SCHOLARSHIP
Available to any Hispanic/Latino student, with preference going to students from Winston-Salem, NC. | $3,000 | April 1 |
| UNCF/COMCAST NBC UNIVERSAL CORPORATE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Available to all minorities, the UNCF/Comcast NBCUniversal Corporate Scholarship program is designed to provide college students interested in a career in entertainment. | $5,000 | April 3 |
| The Carlos M. Casteñeda Journalism Scholarship
For Hispanic or Latino students pursuing a career in journalism or television. | $7,000 | April 15 |
| BROWN AND CALDWELL MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP
Offer scholarships to minority students who are interested in pursuing a career in the environmental profession. | $5,000 | April 15 |
| NBCUNIVERSAL/LNESC SCHOLARSHIP
This is a joint scholarship between NBCUniversal and the LULAC National Education Service Center, Inc. Offered to Hispanic, low-income rising college sophomores who have chosen to pursue careers in entertainment. | $5,000 | May 9 |
| ALA SPECTRUM SCHOLARSHIP
Students are selected for this scholarship program based upon academic performance and their ability to demonstrate a commitment to librarianship. | $5,000 | June 11 |
| Liberty Power Bright Horizons Scholarship
For students majoring in STEM programs interested in energy and the environment. | Up to $10,000 | July |
| MINORITY TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Available for Florida residents who are of Hispanic origin, or other underrepresented groups, who are pursuing a college degree in education. A teaching commitment after graduating is required. | $4,000 (renewable) | July 1; November 1 |
| THE JUDITH MCMANUS PRICE SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship provides Hispanic students with scholarship money to pursue a degree in planning. To be eligible for this program, students must be in good academic standing and demonstrate a financial need. | $5,000 | July 10 |
| CHCC CAPS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SCHOLARSHIP
Hispanic students not only receive financial support for their education through this program, but they are also invited to a half-week training program to prepare them with skills needed to be young professionals. | $3,000 | July 16 |
| Minority Teaching Fellows Program
Hispanic and other minority students pursuing a degree in education. | Varies | September 4 |
| HENAAC SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Awarded to Hispanic students who demonstrate high levels of academic performance and are enrolled in a STEM program. | $11,000 | October 2 |
| Haz La U Program
The Hispanic Youth Awards scholarship requires Hispanic heritage, a 3.0 GPA, and plans to study business and entrepreneurship, community service, education, health care and science, media and entertainment, or STEM. | Up to $15,000 | October 15 |
| La Unidad Latina DREAM Scholarship
They must also be currently enrolled in a master’s or bachelor’s program and maintain at least a 2.8 GPA. | $1,000 | October 22 |
Scholarships for Latinas/Latino Women
| Scholarship | Amount | Deadline |
| Chicana/Lantina Foundation (Northern California)
Chicana/Latina woman living in Northern California and plan to attend an accredited college or grad school in the area | $1,500 | March 31 |
| Sallie Mae First in My Family Scholarship
Applicants must be the first in their family to go for an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. | Up to $5,000 | April 15 |
| Lubbock Hispanic Association of Women
Open to Hispanic women enrolled or seeking enrollment in a school or higher learning. | $1,000 | April 21 |
| Ann Seki Memorial Scholarship
The Ann Seki Memorial Scholarship requires a 3.3 GPA and a concentration in civil, chemical, electrical, facilities, mechanical, or petroleum engineering. | Up to $10,000 | April 30 |
| Lambda Theta Nu Sorority Latina
For female graduating high school seniors of Hispanic heritage enrolling in 4-year college. | Varies | April 30 |
| ESA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR MINORITY STUDENTS
The Entertainment Software Association offers this scholarship to Hispanic women and other minorities pursuing degrees in computer or video game art. | $3,000 | June 16 |
| THE JUDITH MCMANUS PRICE SCHOLARSHIP
For women and minority students pursing a degree in planning. | $5,000 | July 10 |
| 100 Hispanic Women’s Young Latinas Leadership Institute (YLLI)
Scholarships available to Hispanic women in the New York area attending or entering a college or university. | Up to four-year tuition | November 16 |
| TELACU Scholarship Program
Low-income, first-generation students may qualify for the TELACU Scholarship Program in California, New York, Texas and Illinois. | Varies | Varies |
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