Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF Scholar Program)

About this scholarship

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the largest provider of college scholarships to Hispanic and Latino students in the United States, awarding more than $30 million each year through its HSF Scholar Program, alongside extensive support such as mentorship, career services, and leadership programs. Individual awards range from $500 to $5,000, determined by relative financial need. The program is open to students of all races who identify as being of Hispanic heritage — you must be at least one-quarter Hispanic/Latino (with at least one grandparent of Hispanic origin from one of the listed Spanish- or Portuguese-heritage countries). Academic requirements are a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for high-school students and a minimum 2.5 GPA for college and graduate students. Applicants must plan to enroll full time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit four-year university or graduate school in the U.S., and must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The HSF Scholar application opens on January 1 and closes February 15 each year; becoming an HSF Scholar also unlocks the Foundation's broader wraparound support.

Eligibility

• Identify as being of Hispanic heritage (at least one-quarter Hispanic/Latino)
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (high-school) or 2.5 GPA (college/graduate) on a 4.0 scale
• Plan to enroll full time at an accredited US four-year university or graduate school
• Complete and submit the FAFSA
• Apply through the HSF Scholar Program between 1 January and 15 February