Hispanic and Latino Americans have made great strides into all walks of life in the last two decades. As a percentage of students on college campuses, they are still vastly underrepresented though. The foundations and businesses listed below are just some of those dedicated to providing a way for deserving students and their families to pay for college.
¡Adelante! Fund – Hispanic Organization for Public Employees (HOPE) Scholarship
Adelante’s Mission is to inspire the best and brightest Latino college students to graduate and succeed through scholarships, internships and leadership development. Awards are made annually from $1000 to $3000.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be eligible for JUNIOR or SENIOR status at a college or university by fall.
- Pursue a degree in the following: International Business, General Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Public Relations, or Sales
- Be a US citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
- Have and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
- Maintain full-time enrollment status throughout the scholarship term.
- Submit two letters of recommendation that express leadership potential.
- Participate in the Adelante Annual Leadership Institute and possibly a paid internship as well.
- Attend a participating school in our program (A list of Partnering Institutions can be found at their website).
For more information, please visit their website.
AAAS Minority Science Writers Internship
AAAS offers the Minority Science Writers Internship for students who are interested in pursuing a career in science journalism.
It is open to any minority undergraduate with a serious interest in science writing. Preference will be given to those students pursuing a degree in journalism. You must be enrolled in an academic program at the time of submission.
The internship will take place in the summer at the Washington, D.C., headquarters of Science magazine, the largest interdisciplinary journal in the world. Interns will spend 10 weeks under the guidance of award-winning reporters and editors, and have a chance to experience what science writers do for a living. Interns will be expected to contribute to the weekly news section, which includes the opportunity to write articles with their own byline for print and electronic news services. Travel to and from the internship site in Washington, D.C. is provided. Living accommodations and expenses are the responsibility of the intern.
For more information and how to apply, please visit the AAAS website.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship
This premier scholarship opportunity is afforded to Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. There is no GPA or major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply.
Recipients will receive a one-time scholarship of:
- $5,000 to attend a graduate-level academic institution
- $2,500 to attend a four-year academic institution
- $1,000 to attend a community college or AA/AS granting institution
For more information, please visit their website.
Educational Partnership Program (EPP) Undergraduate Scholarship Program
The goal of the EPP Program is to increase the number of students who will graduate with degrees in academic fields of study integral to NOAA’s mission. This program targets students who have completed their sophomore year, are attending minority serving institutions (MSIs), and have recently declared, or about to declare a major in atmospheric, oceanic, or environmental disciplines that support these sciences. (The Department of Education determines which universities are MSIs).
The EPP provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include two years of academic aid at $8,000 per year for full-time study; two 10-week summer internship ($650/week); a housing subsidy during the internship; travel to a mandatory NOAA Student Scholarship Orientation Program in Silver Spring, MD. and travel to approved conferences where students present a research paper. The two summer internships provide Scholars with “hands-on” reseach, scientific, and technological experience.
Students must be:
- U.S. citizens
- Full-time students
- Enrolled or plan to continue into the third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year degree program
- Attending an accredited MSI within the United States or U.S. Territories; minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on other identified scale) per term and cumulatively in all completed undergraduate courses
- Majoring in NOAA-related disciplines including, but not limited to, oceanic, environmental, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including, geography, physics, hydrology, or geomatics, that support NOAA’s programs and mission
Application information can be found on their website:
Hewlitt-Packard (HP) Scholars Program
The HP Scholar Award is an opportunity for students interested in engineering. The total value of the four-year cash scholarship, HP Scholar Productivity Package and the three paid internships will exceed $40,000 per student. Scholarship awards are $12,000 ($3000 per year for four years) and are intended to help defray educational expenses.
Once accepted into the program, each HP Scholar receives a Productivity Package that includes an HP laptop, printer, and PDA. However, the most valuable part of the HP Scholar experience is the internship opportunity. HP Scholars are eligible for three paid summer internships with HP at one of their US locations during the course of their undergraduate work.
Latino high school seniors or community college transfer students who will be attending one of the HP Scholar partnership universities (University of California, Los Angeles, North Carolina A&T, Morgan State University, or University of Washington) may apply. They must major in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering.
For HP Scholar Applications, visit here
Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students
The Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students awards a $2,500 scholarship for undergraduate study of religion journalism or mass communications. It recognizes of the work of Leonard M. Perryman, a journalist for the United Methodist Church for nearly 30 years.
The Perryman Scholarship promotes excellence by helping students continue their studies in communication, including electronic and print journalism. One scholarship will be awarded to the best overall candidate.
Additional information and application details can be found on their website.
Minority Access Internship Program
The Minority Access Internship Program is designed to allow talented undergraduate and graduate students to experience the diversity and scope of career opportunities available in the federal government and other participating entities.
This is a paid internship program and selected students receive a stipend. Our internship opportunties are with Federal Government agencies and while most positions will be in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, there are positions in other locations around the U.S.
Minority Access interns receive pre-employment training, expert counseling on career choices, financial management and professional development, and recognition for fulfilling the requirements of the program. The Minority Access Internship Program staff is available at all times to lend assistance to the interns.
Applicants must do all of the following to be considered:
- Complete and submit a Minority Access, Inc. application
- Include an official academic transcript
- A recommendation from a faculty adviser or current instructor must accompany the application
- Submit a resume with job and/or volunteer experience
Applications must be postmarked by the dates indicated below for the three program terms:
- Spring Program – December 15th
- Summer Program – March 1st
- Fall Program – July 15th
You may download the application from their website.
Northrop Grumman HENAAC Scholarships
The HENAAC Scholars Program has awarded scholarships to over 100 students in its short existence. HENAAC scholarship honorees continue to pave the way for future generations of Hispanics and lead by example to enhance our nation’s professional technical workforce.
One undergraduate and one graduate student are selected annually to receive the HENAAC Student Leadership Award and scholarship. Although graduate, undergraduate and high school applicants use the same application form, each group is evaluated separately.
Basic Scholarship Requirements:
- Applicants must demonstrate leadership through academic achievements and campus/community activities
- Applicants must be science, technology, engineering or math related majors
- Applicants must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Recipients must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for the upcoming Fall semester
- Applicants must be of Hispanic origin and participate in and promote organizations and activities in the Hispanic community
To find out more or begin the application process, visit Northrup Grumman.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholarships
Hispanic college students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math are invited to apply for more than $2 million in scholarships through AHETEMS (Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science), the educational foundation of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE).
Students may apply for as many scholarships as they please, as long as they are eligible. The values range from $1,000 to $5,000. There is no fee to apply and individuals may apply for multiple scholarships using only one application form. All applications must be postmarked by April 1st.
The different scholarships vary in terms of qualifications and the amount of scholarship money granted, but all scholarships require a minimum 3.0 GPA both at the time of application and throughout the scholarship period. Students must be registered fulltime (taking at least 12 credit hours as an undergraduate or nine credit hours as a graduate student) in a STEM discipline. Applicants may find specific requirements and apply for all scholarships online.
For more information and to begin the application process, you can contact the foundation.
Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship
The Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship provides awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for undergraduate and graduate minority students in technical disciplines that include the chemical and material sciences, engineering disciplines, information management and physics.
All applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and be enrolled full-time.
For more information about this award or to download the application form, please visit their website.
Organization Resources
ASPIRA Association
College Prowler
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
MANA
National Alliance for Hispanic Health
National Association of Latino Arts and Culture
National Asociation of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO)
Scholarships.com
Service-Employment-Redevelopment (SER) National
