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Hispanic Heritage month Scholarships



In celebration of the National Hispanic Heritage Month, Scholist App will be highlighting some scholarships for the members of the Hispanic community. 

Check out details of the scholarships, fellowships and research programs. Make sure to take note of the deadlines and eligibility.


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La Unidad Latina Foundation is a community of socially conscious college-graduates dedicated to the advancement of the Latino community nationwide. The scholarship is available for students who are currently enrolled in an eligible bachelor’s or master’s degree program at an accredited four-year college or university.


Award: Multiple awards up to $2,000

Deadline: December 1, 2022

Eligibility:

  • Must be an undergraduate or graduate student of Latino/Hispanic heritage

  • Must be a resident of the United State of America.

  • Must have completed at least one full-time year of study for undergraduate.

  • At least one full time semester of study for graduate.



The scholarship program is open to Undergraduate (current freshmen, sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors ONLY!) applicants who meet the criteria and complete the online application.

Award : $2,000

Deadline: February 28,2023.

Eligibility:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or DACA recipient

  • Must be a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American/Black, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/American Indian

  • Must be a full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution in the U.S., carrying a total of 12 units or more per semester/quarter

  • MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis in advertising, marketing, public relations

  • MUST have AT LEAST ONE YEAR to complete his/her degree from the time the scholarships are awarded in May 2023



Graduate & Ph.D. student applicants meeting the following criteria and completing the online application will be considered for The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) scholarship.


Award: $3,250

Deadline: February 28,2023

Eligibility:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or DACA recipient

  • Must be a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American/Black, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/American Indian

  • Must be a full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution in the U.S., carrying a total of 9 units or more per semester/quarter.

  • MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis in advertising, marketing, public relations

  • MUST have a MINIMUM OF TWO ACADEMIC SEMESTERS or ONE-YEAR left to complete his/her Master’s degree from the time the scholarship is awarded in May 2023. Summer semesters DO NOT count


The Minority Teacher Education Scholars (MTES) program is a collaborative performance-based scholarship program for African-American, Hispanic-American, Asian-American, and Native American students administered by the Florida Fund for Minority Teachers, Inc. (FFMT).


Award: $4,000

Deadline: November 30,2022

Eligibility:

  • Be a Florida resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.

  • Have not earned more than 18 hours of upper-division-level courses in education at the time of application.

  • Belong to one of the following racial groups: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan native.

  • Be admitted into a teacher education program at any of the program’s eligible participating postsecondary institutions.



The Youth Awards honors Latinx high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Business & Entrepreneurship, Community Service, Education, Engineering, Green Sustainability, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Public Service & Social Justice, Sports & Fitness and Technology.


Award: $1,000

Deadline: November 13,2022

Eligibility:

  • Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2023

  • Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale

  • Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2023-2024

  • Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)

  • If selected, attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory



Annual scholarships of $25,000 are awarded to support each recipients’ college education, regardless of where they want to attend. Annual scholarships of $12,500 are also available for recipients wishing to attend trade school.


Award: $25,000

Deadline: February 28,2023

Eligibility:

  • Be graduating from a Nebraska high school or obtain GED in the current academic year and plan to begin their freshmen year of post-secondary the following academic year.

  • Be a resident of Nebraska at the time of graduation.

  • Show financial need, a defined as a low-income family whose adjusted gross family income is $65,000 or lower annually.


This scholarship will honor the life of Justine David Valle and help support a Hispanic student with a life-threatening illness.


Award: $500

Deadline: December 1

Eligibility:

  • Education Level: High school or undergraduate

  • Background: Survivor of a life-threatening illness

  • Must be Hispanic/Latinx



Marie J. Smith, Esq. believed that acquiring an education is a very important step for students to contribute to society in a meaningful way. High school students, undergraduates, and graduate students are eligible to apply if they are Hispanic or Black and pursuing a career in a social sciences field. In your application, write about how you plan to use your career to make an impact.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: December 1

Eligibility:

  • Must be a High school student, undergraduate, or graduate

  • Must be Black or Hispanic

  • Major field of study should be Social Science



The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley awards the Latinos in Technology Scholarship to up to 100 Latino students who are studying a STEM-related field. Scholarship recipients will also be presented with internship opportunities to continue learning and gaining experience in the field.


Award: $30,000

Deadline: February 2023

Eligibility

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

  • Latino or Hispanic

  • Accepted to or enrolled in a STEM program



GFOA provides several scholarship opportunities for students interested in pursuing a career in state/provincial or local government finance. Encouraging and supporting educational opportunities for future government finance officers are integral to our mission of promoting best practices in local government.


Award : $10,000

Deadline: December 30, 2022

Eligibility:

  • U.S. or Canadian citizen or legal permanent resident

  • Full or part-time enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program

  • Majoring in public administration, accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration (with specific focus on government or nonprofit management)

  • Planning to pursue a career in government finance

  • Not a past winner of a GFOA Scholarship




The NBCUniversal Media Scholarship Program is intended to assist and encourage outstanding undergraduate Latino students attending a U.S. post-secondary institution with an interest in the media and entertainment industry. The scholarship is divided into two disbursements of $2,500 for the fall and spring.


Award: $5,000

Deadline: October 18,2022

Eligibility:

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

  • Latino

  • U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident 

  • Enrolled full-time in a college or university

  • College sophomore or juniors over the age of 18 

  • Career interest in the media and entertainment industry



The AMS Minority Scholarships provide scholarship opportunities to minority students who are often underrepresented in the sciences. Members of the American Meteorological Society 100th Anniversary Program donate to the scholarship to help provide benefits to a diverse community and promote inclusion in atmospheric, oceanic, and hydrologic sciences.


Award: $6,000

Deadline: February 4, 2023

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status.

  • Minority students who will be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2022 are eligible to apply.

  • Students must plan to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.  Marine Biology is not eligible.

  • Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

  • Students eligible to apply for the AMS Minority Scholarship Program may also apply to the AMS Freshman Scholarship Program but can only accept one scholarship if selected for both.




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