Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
Offered by Hispanic Heritage Foundation
About this scholarship
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s 2026 Youth Awards recognize high school seniors graduating in spring 2027 for academic performance, leadership, and community impact. Gold, Silver, and Bronze recipients are chosen in active categories such as Community Service, Engineering, and Green, with additional categories added during the season. Depending on category, recipients receive a one-time grant of up to $4,000 that may support college education or a community-service project. Winners also enter HHF’s Leaders On Fast Track network, which connects students with mentors, professional programs, internships, and other opportunities. Applicants must be current high school or accredited home-school seniors, hold at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10-point scale, and plan to enroll at an accredited higher-education institution in 2027–2028. The program is open across all U.S. states and territories. A transcript, one recommendation, and category essay responses are required, and students may apply to multiple categories. Selected recipients must attend the virtual awards ceremony. The official portal is open and all materials must be uploaded by November 1, 2026 at 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific time.
Eligibility
- Be enrolled in high school or an accredited home-school program and graduate in spring 2027
- Have at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10-point scale
- Plan to enroll at an accredited higher-education institution in 2027–2028
- Reside in a U.S. state or territory covered by the national program
- Upload a school transcript, one recommendation, and the required essay responses
- Select at least one active award category and complete its application questions
- Attend the virtual awards ceremony if selected
- Submit every application component by November 1, 2026 at 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific time