High Schoolarships
Scholarships for Hispanic Students
Grades Eligible For Application: 12 (Rising Hispanic STEM Major College Freshman)
Scholarship Application Type: Application, Personal Statement, Resume, Peer and Faculty Letter of Recommendation, Transcript, Self-Photo, Biographical Sketch
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $5,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: April 30th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
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Grades Eligible For Application: 12 (Rising College Freshman)
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form, Transcript, 3 Letters of Recommendation
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: April 30th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
This scholarship is a need-based scholarship for a graduating high school senior who is African American, Native American, Asian/Pacific Islander, or Hispanic/Latino American.
Gates Millenium Scholars Program
Grades Eligible For Application: 12 (Rising College Freshman)
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form
Scholarship Money Offered: average of $12,785 (1,000 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: September 15th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​The increasing diversity of our society reminds us that all of America’s citizens must have access to opportunity for higher education if our nation is to sustain and advance itself as a global, competitive democracy in the new millennium. The future of our nation’s economy, democracy, and quality of life is dependent upon the preparation of a diverse cadre of leaders who will help build a stronger society. These potential leaders, drawn from groups that have traditionally and historically been denied access to higher education, must receive the support needed to negotiate the pathway to completing a college education.
Grades Eligible For Application: 12 (Rising College Freshman)
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form, Transcript
Scholarship Money Offered: Full-Ride! (300 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: Septmeber 15th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
Grades Eligible For Application: 12 (Rising College Freshman)
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: July 3rd (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​The BLM² Scholarship was founded on the belief that any motivated individual in need should have the opportunity to further his or her education. Removing some of the financial burdens associated with college, BLM² plays a vital role in increasing college access to minorities. All BLM² Scholars are asked to “give back“ in some capacity by community service, mentoring others or donations.
STEM Stars - The Actuarial Scholars Program
Grades Eligible For Application: 12 (Rising College Freshman)
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form
Scholarship Money Offered: $20,000 (20 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: April 10th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The actuarial profession has a diversity challenge. Research shows dramatic disparities in career attainment for minorities. The Society of Actuaries (SOA) and Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) estimate that only 2.7% and 1.5%, respectively, of U.S. members are Black. Latinx members only make up 1.9% and 1.8%, and Native American members are only 0.5% of the total CAS membership in the U.S. The STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program was created to help increase diversity in the actuarial profession.
Tailon Leitzsey's "Perseverance Is Key" Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (4 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: December 15th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
For the Perseverance is Key Scholarship, we will be awarding 4 scholarships worth $1,000 each will be given to students who have demonstrated perseverance throughout their lives.
Grades Eligible For Application: 12(Rising College Freshman)
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $5,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: February 15th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​As an HSF Scholar, you will have access to HSF’s invaluable Scholar Support Services and be eligible to receive a scholarship, depending on available funds.
Grades Eligible For Application: 12(Rising College Freshman)
Scholarship Application Type: Community Service
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $15,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: October (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​The Youth Awards was founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering its 25th year, the Youth Awards honors Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Business & Entrepreneurship, Community Service, Education, Engineering, Green Sustainability, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Public Service & Social Justice, and Technology.
McDonalds HACER National Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 12(Rising College Freshman)
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $100,000 (30 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: February 5th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The McDonald's HACER® National Scholarship Program offers scholarships to up to 30 outstanding Hispanic students from all over the country. Funds are aimed to help recipients finance their college tuition, and there are three tiers. Tier 1 recipients are awarded up to $100,000. Tier 2 recipients receive $20,000 or $10,000 and Tier 3 recipients receive $5,000. Recipients are selected based on their academic achievement, community involvement, personal statement and financial need.
Grades Eligible For Application: 12(Rising HACU-College Freshman)
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $5,000 (25 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: July 3rd (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Café Bustelo® aims to invest in the Latino community by awarding scholarships to those who seek better futures for themselves, their families and their communities. We’re looking for motivated college students with a passion for community involvement and furthering their education.
EDDY Minority First Gen Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 12(Rising College Freshman)
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $10,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: June 30th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
EducationDynamics will award one $10,000 scholarship! This scholarship is open to all minority applicants who are the first in their families to go to college, are at least 17 years of age and are pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree at an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning or a certificate program.
ExxonMobil Engineering Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 12(Rising College Freshman)
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $20,000 (19 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: July 7th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​The ExxonMobil Engineering Scholarship Program is intended to assist and encourage outstanding Hispanic college freshmen who plan to pursue a degree in engineering at U. S. post-secondary institutions.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Classical String Music Competition
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $50,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: January 24th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Sphinx Competition, held every year in Detroit (MI), is a national competition offering young Black and Latinx classical string players a chance to compete under the guidance of an internationally renowned panel of judges and to perform with and receive mentorship from established professional musicians.
Joel Garcia Memorial Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $2,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: May 2nd (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Joel Garcia Scholarship, ranging from $500 to $2,000, is awarded to Hispanic or Latino college students and high school students pursuing journalism as a degree. The students must be residents of California or planning to attend an institution in California.