Hispanic Policy Network
Scholarship Application 2016
The Hispanic Policy Network at Texas State University has established an endowed scholarship fund to provide
scholarships for students pursuing a college education. Funds for the scholarships are raised through the university’s
annual charitable giving campaign and other fundraising activities. Scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 will be
awarded to undergraduate students and $1,200.00 for Graduate Students enrolled at Texas State.
APPLICATION DEADLINE is April 1, 2016.
Application Guidelines
All applications must be emailed to the HPN Scholarship Committee; HPN_scholarship@txstate.edu Include in the
subject headline: “HPN Scholarship” and submit the application by April 1, 2016. Awardees will be notified via email
within two weeks of the deadline date. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the HPN Spring Symposium.
Scholarship information will be forwarded to the Texas State Financial Aid & Scholarship Office. Incomplete applications
will not be eligible for consideration.
Scholarship Criteria
Undergraduate Student Scholarship Eligibility
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Hispanic/Latino Texas State University Student
Will be enrolled as a full-time student for Fall
2016 semester (at least 12 semester credit hours of
coursework)
Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher
Graduate Student Scholarship Eligibility
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Hispanic/Latino Texas State University Student
Will be enrolled as a full-time student for Fall
2016 semester (at least 9 semester credit hours of
coursework)
Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
Additional weighting will be awarded for the following:
-Dependent of Texas State employee
-First generation college student (Neither parent has obtained a bachelor’s degree)
-Demonstrated financial need (Low socioeconomic status)
-Undocumented legal status and/or DACA (Deferred action for childhood arrivals) student
-Community service/extracurricular activities while in high school or college/university setting
A complete application with all of the following items must be submitted by the deadline:
1. HPN Scholarship Application
2. Personal Statement- Two-page, double spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font
a. Essay should include personal background, achievements and financial need for scholarship.
3. Two letters of recommendation:
a. Character reference: Letter from a non-relative who is familiar with the student’s character.
b. Academic reference: Letter from a teacher or professor familiar with academic success.
4. If you are a high school student, include academic transcript
5. Optional: Texas State Co-curricular Transcript (CatsWeb - iCAT)
“The Hispanic Policy Network is a faculty and staff organization committed to
the improvement of higher education opportunities for Hispanics.”
Hispanic Policy Network
601 UNIVERSITY DRIVE │ SAN MARCOS, TEXAS 78666-4616 │ phone (512) 245-9080 │ email info@hispanicpolicy.org│ WWW.HISPANICPOLICY.ORG
Texas State University, founded in 1899, is a member of the Texas State University System.
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Hispanic Policy Network
Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: April 1, 2016
Applicant Information
(type or print legibly)
Student ID (if available):
Name:
Classification (ex: high school, freshman, graduate, etc.):
GPA (High School/University GPA):
Major:
Minor (if available):
Permanent Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:
Email:
In high school, were you eligible for free/reduced
lunch?
□ Yes □ No
Financial Need
Household Annual Income:
Are you a first generation college student?
□ Yes □ No
Number of individuals in household:
Mother:
Parent Highest Level of Education
Father:
Applicant Educational Background
Institutions Attended (High school, college etc.):
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2.
3.
4.
Dates Attended:
GPA:
Graduated? Yes/No
Texas State University Faculty/Staff Information (if available)
Name of current Texas State University employee:
Relationship to Employee (ex: son, daughter,
grandson…):
Department of Employment:
Years of Service:
Hispanic Policy Network
601 UNIVERSITY DRIVE │ SAN MARCOS, TEXAS 78666-4616 │ phone (512) 245-9080 │ email info@hispanicpolicy.org│ WWW.HISPANICPOLICY.ORG
Texas State University, founded in 1899, is a member of the Texas State University System.
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Leadership Roles, Co-Curricular Activities, Community Involvement, Research Activities:
Please describe your experience related to serving for various organizations or your involvement in your
community. This can include your high school experience as well as participation in religious affiliations.
Achievements & Honors:
Please list any recognitions you have received and describe why you were recognized.
Personal Statement Essay:
Please submit an essay (two-page, double spaced, Time New Roman, 12-point font) that highlights your
academic goals while examining your personal background and adversities you had to overcome. Discuss your
future aspirations as well as commitment to Hispanic/Latino related issues. Please include information
regarding financial need for this scholarship and how the funds will impact you.
Verification Statement:
I, ________________________, certify that all information provided is truthful and grant permission to the
Hispanic Policy Network Scholarship Committee to review my academic records. This Electronic Signature
Verification Statement is intended to document a physical copy of my signature as part of the documentation
required for HPN. By signing this Statement I confirm that all documentation submitted is true and correct.
Name (Typed/Printed): _____________________________________________________
Date: _______________________
Completed Scholarship Applications must be submitted to:
HPN Scholarship Committee, HPN_Scholarship@txstate.edu, Texas State University, Hispanic Policy Network
Revised: 02/2016
Hispanic Policy Network
601 UNIVERSITY DRIVE │ SAN MARCOS, TEXAS 78666-4616 │ phone (512) 245-9080 │ email info@hispanicpolicy.org│ WWW.HISPANICPOLICY.ORG
Texas State University, founded in 1899, is a member of the Texas State University System.