HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR ALL STUDENTS
INCLUDING NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS
ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONALS FOR EDUCATION (AHPE)CORPORATE SCHOLARSHIP
The Association of Hispanic Professionals for Education offers scholarships to help Latino students
complete their college education. Applicants must have defined career goals and leadership potential,
a 3.0 GPA, and a commitment to community service. Awards range from $500 to $700.
Contact:
AHPE Corporate Scholarship Tel: (714) 278-2288
P.O. Box 340 Fax: (714) 449-4195
Fullerton, CA 92634-9480
BECA FOUNDATION
Established in 1984, the BECA Foundation’s purpose is to provide scholarships and communitybased guidance to Latino students pursuing a college education. The BECA Foundation administers
four scholarship funds: the General Scholarship, the Daniel Gutierrez Memorial Scholarship, the
Alice Newell Joslyn Medical Scholarship, and the Pepperdine University Scholarship.
Contact:
Scholarship Program
BECA Foundation
310 Via Vera Cruz, Suite 101 San Marcos, CA 92069
Tel: (760) 471-5465
CHEVROLET EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships are awarded based on academic success, work experience, extracurricular activities, and
communityservice. Applicants must be high school graduates with a GPA of 3.2 or better.
Contact:
Chevrolet Excellence in Education Scholarship College Guides
P.O. Box 80487
Rochester, MI 48308-9988
CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE (CHCI)-SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDS
The CHCI Scholarship Awards are afforded to Latino students who have a strong commitment
toward the Latino community, a history of leadership and public service, and a desire to continue
contributing in the future. Students attending a two-year community college will receive $1,500.
Students attending a four-year college or
graduate/professional program will receive $5,000. There is no GPA or major requirement.
Contact:
CHCI Scholarship Awards Tel: (202) 543-1771 or (800) EXCEL-DC
504 C Street, NE Fax: (202) 546-2143
Washington, DC 20002
Web site: www.chci.org E-mail: chci@chci.org
CRAZYLOCO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Crazyloco Scholarship Program provides academic scholarships to graduating high school
seniors. Successful candidates will be selected by the Crazyloco Scholarship Program through an
assessment of high school academic achievement, financial need, and personal qualities and
strengths revealed in a required personal statement and letter
of recommendation.
Contact:
Crazyloco Scholarship Program E-mail: Contact@crazyloco.com
P.O. Box 302 Web site: www.crazyloco.com
Woodbury, NY 11797
GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES
AND CANADA-MINORITIES IN GOVERNMENT FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP
These scholarships are awarded to upper-division undergraduates and graduate students studying
public administration, governmental accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business
administration (with a focus on government or nonprofit management). Applicants must be
Hispanic, African American, American Indian, Eskimo, Aleutian, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Awards
are for $5,000.
Contact:
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 800 Tel: (312) 977-9700
Chicago, IL 60601-7476 Fax: (312) 977-4806
Web site: www.gfoa.org
HISPANIC HERITAGE AWARDS FOUNDATION (HHAF)
The HHAF’s Hispanic Heritage Youth Award is an education grant program awarded to students
excelling in the
following categories: academic excellence, leadership and community service, literature/journalism,
science and
technology, mathematics, and sports. High School Seniors only
Contact:
Programs Coordinator
Hispanic Heritage Awards Foundation 2600 Virginia Avenue,
NW
Suite 406 Tel: (202) 861-9797
Washington, DC 20037 Web site: http://www.hispanicheritageawards.org
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund serves outstanding Hispanic students by helping them complete
their higher
education. Scholarships are offered to graduating high school seniors, community college transfers,
and current
undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of
Hispanic
background attending an accredited college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico.
Successful candidates
are chosen on the basis of academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership, and financial need.
Contact:
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Tel: (877) 473-4636
One Sansome Street, Suite 1000 Fax: (415) 445-9942
San Francisco, CA 94104 Web site: www.hsf.net
LA UNIDAD LATINA FOUNDATION, INC.
La Unidad Latina Foundation awards scholarship grants to worthy and needy students for the
pursuit of higher
education. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis to Hispanic students enrolled at
community colleges,
four-year institutions, and graduate programs.
Contact:
Scholarship Program
La Unidad Latina Foundation
c/o Hispanic Federation
84 William Street, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10038
LOWRIDER MAGAZINE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Lowrider Magazine awards $1,000 scholarships to Hispanic undergraduate students with at least a
3.0 GPA.
Contact:
Lowrider Magazine Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 6930
Fullerton, CA 92834
(714) 213-1000
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC FEDERAL EXECUTIVES (NAHFE)SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
The National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives awards four scholarships to graduating
high school seniors
who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. Scholarships are presented at NAHFE’s
annual conference in
Washington, DC in November. The scholarship is designed to provide financial support to students
in good
academic standing.
Contact:
Mr. Bill Rodriguez, Director of Scholarships
National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives 5717 Marble Arch
Way
Alexandria, VA 22315
E-mail: BillRodriguez@compuserve.com
SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS (SHPE) FOUNDATION
The SHPE Foundation awards scholarships to Hispanic engineering and science students.
Scholarships are awarded
on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, involvement in school and community
activities, career goals,
and counselor recommendations. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors, current
undergraduates, or
graduate students.
Contact:
Scholarship Program
SHPE Foundation Tel: (323) 888-2080
5400 East Olympic Boulevard, Suite 210 Fax: (323) 888.2089
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Web site: http://oneshpe.shpe.org/wps/portal/national
SALVADORAN-AMERICAN LEADERSHIP & EDUCATION FUND
Applicants must be of Salvadoran, Central American, or other Latino background and must
demonstrate financial
need. Should have a history of community service and involvement. Overall GPA should be a 3.0.
High school
applicants must be admitted to a four year college; college applicants must be working toward their
Bachelor of Arts
or Graduate degree and must write a 500 word essay for SALEF. History of community service and
involvement.
Awards range from $500-$2,500 annually. Applications available in January at www.salef.org.
Contact:
Wendy Estevez, Education Programs Coordinator Tel: 213-480-1052
1625 W. Olympic Blvd. Ste 706 e-mail: info@salef.org
Los Angeles, CA 90015
SEARS CRAFTMAN SCHOLARSHIP
21 $1,000 scholarships are given annually to applicants with a high school GPA of at least 2.0. They
must plan on
attending 2 or 4 year college or trade/technical school. Academic achievement and extracurricular
activities are
considered. Applications may beobtained by writing to Sears Craftman Scholarship.
Contact:
Tiffany Bonham Tel:626-250-5555
NHRA Youth Education Services www.nhra.com
PO Box 5555
Glendora, CA 91740-0950
MALDEF- A. PATRICK CHARNON SCHOLARSHIP
The Center for Education Studies offers scholarships to applicants that value tolerance, compassion
and respect
for all other people in their community. Must demonstrate their commitment to these values in a
500-1,000 word
essay. Scholarship amount $15,000
Contact:
PO Box 208 www.maldef.com
San Francisco, CA 94104
MALDEF-ADOLESCENCE & YOUTH UNDERGRADUATE AWARD
The Henry A Murray Research Center offers $1,000 scholarships to an undergraduate student
proposing a research
project using Murphy Center data. Proposals must be approved by a supervising faculty member
before the grant
application is submitted.
Contact:
Grants Program Administrator e-mail: mrc@radcliff.edu
10 Garden Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
MALDEF-AUTOMOTIVE HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP
Academic excellence and two letters of recommendation are required for this scholarship. Deadline
May 30th.
Contact:
21400 Oakwood Boulevard Tel: 313-240-4000
Dearborn, MI 48121 http://www.automotivehalloffame.com/
DOROTHY VANDERCOOK PEACE SCHOLARSHIP
Wiender $ Vandercook MSF offers scholarship to HS senior or college freshman who must about
their activities
regarding conflict resolution or community service. Describe his or her contribution to a healthier
planet. Must
include two letters of recommendation.
Contact:
Wiedner & Vandercook Tel: (530) 273-6018
Legal Portis, Chairperson www.grandmothersforpeace.org
16335 Patricia Way Grass Valley, CA 95949
POETRY CONTEST
Poetry Contest opened to all poets, call or check website for more information
Contact:
The International Library of Poetry Tel: (410) 356-2000
One Poetry Plaza www.poetry.com
Ownings Mill, MD 21117
LAMBDA THETA NU SORORITY INC
Scholarship available for a Latina pursuing her education at an accredited college or university. No
specific major
required.
Contact:
La Mesa Directiva www.lambdathetanu.org
1220 Rosecrans Ave. #543
San Diego, CA 92106
PRUDENT SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD
www.prudential.com Oct. 31
QUESTBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP
www.questbridge.org Oct. 31
COMISION FEMENIL SCHOLARSHIP
Enviar carta P.O. Box 86013 Los Angeles, CA 90086
RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM
Llamar 361-575-1446
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
Llamar 310-670-7664
Beverly Vagel, P.O. BOX 45762 Los Angeles, CA 90045