Hispanic scholarship fund

As HSF Scholars, students have access to Scholar Support Services, as well as the possibility of receiving an HSF Scholarship.

Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants

HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training
Career services include access to select internship and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners
HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, and Healthcare Summit
Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and career opportunities
Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in Scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and are awarded directly to students

​Deadline: February 15, 2024, 5:00 PM PT

HSF Scholar Application Timeline:

January – Phase I of the HSF Scholar Program application opened January 1 and closes on February 15, 2024, 5:00 PM PT
Late February – Applicants are evaluated and the most competitive are selected as Finalists
March – Finalists are announced and asked to submit essays, recommendations, transcripts, FAFSA, and other related documents
June – HSF Scholars are announced (including students waitlisted for the HSF Scholar designation)
June to November – Final Document Verification (financial aid award letter, enrollment verification, and related documents)
December – 10,000 HSF Scholars are confirmed after the verification process is complete


Eligibility:

Must be of Hispanic heritage
U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2024-2025 academic year
Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)