Syracuse Delegation
24th Annual PRHYLI 2014 training
S. Doran
Some Great Hispanic Scholarship Sites:
1.(http://www.chci.org/ ) The Congressional Hispanic Caucasus Institute
CHCI’s educational services are designed to provide Latino students with the tools and resources they
need to succeed in attaining a higher education. Its leadership development programs seek to help
participants search for and understand their identity as professionals, Latinos, and leaders. By bringing
together individuals who share a commitment to serve their communities, CHCI endeavors to make its
vision of an educated and civic-minded Latino community a reality. http://www.chci.org/scholarships/
Click on the menu bar at the top—it has everything you’ll need for “Planning for College” !
2.( http://www.chci.org/scholarships/ ) 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:
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$5,000 to attend a graduate-level academic institution; or
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$2,500 to attend a four-year academic institution; or
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$1,000 to attend a community college or AA/AS granting institution.
However, don’t stop there. click on "Scholarship Links"
3. http://www.chci.org/scholarships/page/scholarship-links
There you'll find a long list of places to check out, such as Scholarships Specifically for
Latinos, General Scholarships Links, and Links to Perform Your Own Scholarship Search.
“There is tons of information on scholarships on the Internet, which can seem overwhelming at times.
To assist students, parents, & educators in their search for info., we have compiled the following 3
lists. They are extremely useful and will make searching for scholarships significantly easier.”
4. http://hsf.net/en/about-hsf "Hispanic Scholarship Fund" Receive information & Sign
up if you’re Hispanic! http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/ - shows which
programs are active right now that you can apply to. Once there, make sure you click
on "Scholarships" that is located on the left column of the home page-it's the 2nd link
down. You can apply on line, apply for the Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship
(http://www.gmsp.org/ ) http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/ The Gates Millennium
Scholars 2011 Application Process submission deadline is January 15, 2014 (11:59
p.m. EST). Pay attention juniors for next year!!
One last great source….
6. http://marieladabbah.com/other-scholarships.htm contains a list of some organizations that
offer great scholarships for Latino students. Visit their websites and contact them directly to find out
their qualification requirements. Also, visit www.finaid.com; www.fastweb.com; and
www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org for a large number of available scholarships. Don’t forget to
check out Marie Dabbah’s book “Help your Children Succeed in High School and Go to College,
Guide for Latino Parents” A practical guide to help parents navigate the difficult high school stage
with an eye on college application. This book offers valuable tools in order for parents to support their
teenagers through: choosing an appropriate school, resist bad influences, take courses and the
necessary exams to access the best academic opportunities and much more. It includes a monthly
calendar for each one of the four years of high school filled with activities students need to follow to
go to college. It also includes a guide of extra curricular and summer activities.