The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation’s largest provider of college scholarships for students of Hispanic heritage. Since 1975, HSF has awarded over $500 million in scholarships to more than 65,000 scholars. In this blog post, we will explain what HSF is, what benefits it offers, what eligibility requirements it has, and how to apply for it in 2024.
Overview of Hispanic Scholarship?
HSF is a non-profit organization that empowers students and parents with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete higher education while providing support services and scholarships to as many exceptional students, HSF Scholars and Alumni as possible. HSF’s vision is to have a world where every Hispanic individual has the opportunity to achieve his or her full potential. HSF’s mission is to provide scholarships and support services to as many exceptional Hispanic American students as possible.
Benefits of Hispanic Scholarship
As an HSF Scholar, you will have access to invaluable Scholar Support Services and be eligible to receive a scholarship, depending on available funds. Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants. Scholars have access to the following benefits:
- Career services, including access to select internship and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners.
- Mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training.
- Scholar conferences, such as the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, and Healthcare Summit.
- HSF Insider, which shares invaluable information and career opportunities.
- Scholarships, which range from $500-$5,000 and are awarded directly to students.
Scholarship Sponsor(s): HSF
Scholarship Type: Academic Award
Host Institution(s):Hispanic
Scholarship Worth: $500 – $5000
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Graduate and Undergraduate
Nationality: United States
What are the Eligibility Criteria for Hispanic Scholarship
To be eligible for an HSF scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
- 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 US, for the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable).
Application Process for Hispanic Scholarship
The application for the 2024 HSF Scholar Program will open on January 1st, 2024 and close on February 15th, 2024. To apply, you will need to create an account on the HSF website and complete an online profile that includes your personal information, academic information, financial information, extracurricular activities, essays, and recommendations. You will also need to upload your transcripts and test scores. The application process is free and takes about two hours to complete.
After you submit your application, you will receive an email confirmation and be able to track your application status online. You will also be notified if you are selected as a finalist or an alternate by March 2024. If you are selected as a finalist, you will need to submit additional documents, such as proof of enrollment, by June 2024. If you are selected as an alternate, you will be placed on a waitlist and notified if a scholarship becomes available. The final selection and award notification will take place by December 2024.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about HSF or the application process, you can contact HSF by email at scholar1@hsf.net or by phone at (310) 975-3700. You can also visit the HSF FAQ page for answers to common questions.
We hope this blog post has been helpful and informative for you. If you are interested in applying for an HSF scholarship in 2024, we encourage you to start preparing now and submit your application as soon as possible. Good luck!
Conclusion
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation’s largest provider of scholarships and support services to Hispanic students pursuing higher education. Learn more about HSF and how you can apply, donate, or partner with us. Join HSF today and become part of our community of courageous leaders.
