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While there are many scholarships and grants available to the general population, there are also opportunities for Hispanic students to win money for college.

Applying for general scholarships and grants are a good idea no matter what ethnic background you come from, but taking the time to research and apply for Hispanic-specific opportunities can also boost your chances of receiving money for higher education.

It’s important to research your options thoroughly when looking for Hispanic scholarships – you won’t know what’s available until you do the necessary legwork to find out!

It might seem possible to find scholarship and grant opportunities geared towards Hispanic students, but the possibilities are out there.

The following guide will show you where to find Hispanic scholarships and grants and how you can apply for these awards to help make your educational goals a reality.

Hispanic College Fund

The Hispanic College Fund has awarded over 2.4 million dollars to over 600 students last year alone. The money is out there – you just have to know where to find it!

The HCF dedicates an entire page to the scholarship opportunities they offer. Scholarships are diverse, and offer various award amounts.

There are a few general eligibility requirements students must meet in order to apply for a scholarship from the Hispanic College Fund, but individual opportunities may have additional criteria.

However, in order to meet general requirements, students must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident living within the United States or Puerto Rico.

Additionally, students must carry a minimum 3.0 GPA and plan to enroll full-time as an undergraduate student at a college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico.

Applications for scholarships are closed until December 15, 2007 but bookmark their website to return to when applications open again.

With over 10 scholarship opportunities to choose from, you’re sure to find something you are eligible for.

The HCF even offers their own scholarship opportunity to Hispanic students, with awards ranging from $500-5,000 dollars. The award goes to students who can demonstrate financial need.

Other awards include the Google Scholarship Program, open to Hispanic students studying computer science or computer engineering; The Sodexho Scholarship Program; and the Hilton Diversity Scholarship, just to name a few.

For more details on these and the Hispanic College Fund’s additional scholarships, please visit their website.

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Founded in 1978 by members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the CHCI is dedicated to promoting a generation of leaders within the Latino community via higher education.

Their chief scholarship award is offered to Latino students who have a strong history of contributing towards public service in their communities, and those students who plan to keep doing so in the future.

Students do not have to have a certain GPA or major to apply. Applicants who exhibit strong leadership capabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

One-time scholarships will be awarded to Latino students the CHCI deems worthy, and awards will be distributed in one of three ways.

Students can receive a $5,000 scholarship to attend a graduate-level institution; $2500 to attend a four-year college, or $1,000 to attend a community college or earn their AS/AA degree.

Undergraduate students who receive an award will also receive a computer package.

Students must remain in good academic standing, have a history of contributing to their community and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must also have good writing skills and be enrolled full-time in an institution of higher learning.

The CHCI scholarship is only open to Latino students who are U.S. Citizens or permanent residents.

Other Hispanic Scholarships

There are still many additional resources to obtain scholarships for Hispanic students, and some opportunities exist in places you may never have thought of.

For example, the insurance company State Farm offers 20 Hispanic students a scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to students interested in a teaching career.

The Hispanic Scholarship Consortium also offers several opportunities to Hispanic students who wish to achieve their dreams of a college education.

With over 5 scholarship opportunities to choose from, students are sure to find something that meets their needs. There are several general eligibility requirements, but individual opportunities will have specific requirements based on the scholarship given.

All students must be of Hispanic descent/origin in order to apply for any awards offered by the HSC.

The HSC offers both college and high school awards. For additional details, please visit their website for specific scholarship guidelines and eligibility requirements.

The National Society of Hispanic MBA’s also offers opportunities to Hispanic students in order to increase representation of Hispanics in graduate business schools, corporations and leadership roles.

Students interested in applying for this award must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; be a student of Hispanic heritage; have a GPA of 3.0 or greater and be enrolled in a graduate business program at an accredited college or University.

Also consider the National Association of Hispanic Journalists if you are a Latino student interested in pursuing a degree in journalism.

Scholarships are available to both undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in obtaining a degree in photo, print, broadcast or online journalism. In order to be eligible, you must plan to attend school full-time in the year you apply.

Conclusion

While researching and applying for Hispanic scholarships and grant opportunities may seem like a time consuming process, it’s well worth it when you consider your chances of receiving money to help pay for college.

The resources above give you an excellent starting point for scholarships geared towards Hispanic students. You can always find additional opportunities by performing a scholarship search online or speaking with a financial aid counselor at your school.

He or she will be able to direct you to other resources you can utilize to find scholarships offered specifically to Hispanic students.

There are always options available to you when researching opportunities to help pay for college – you just need to know where to look!