Scholarships for Latino and Hispanic students are essential in providing financial support for educational opportunities.
Although there are many personal aspects that go into choosing between an undergraduate or graduate school, money is one of the most crucial ones. One option to enroll in programs without taking on a lot of debt is through scholarships.
The issue of debt and affordability is particularly critical for candidates who identify as members of underrepresented minority groups in higher education, such as Latino and Hispanic applicants. While I can’t provide an exhaustive list of specific scholarships, I can give you some information on where to find them and some examples of well-known scholarships for Latino and Hispanic students:
1. The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF).
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is one of the most prominent organizations dedicated to supporting Hispanic and Latino students in their pursuit of higher education.
It was founded in 1975 and has since become a leading source of scholarships and educational support for Hispanic students in the United States.
The purpose of HSF is to enable Hispanic people and families to fulfill their aspirations for higher education and employment. Their mission is to encourage the academic and professional success of Hispanic students by offering scholarships, numerous resources, and support services.
Scholarships: From high school seniors to graduate students, HSF provides a broad range of scholarships for Hispanic students at all academic levels.
These scholarships are given out according to a number of factors, such as leadership abilities, community service, financial need, and academic accomplishment. The HSF also organize events and conferences that bring together students, educators, and professionals to discuss relevant issues and provide networking opportunities.
Award: A few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars.
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2. AICPA Scholarship Award for Minority Accounting Students.
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) offers scholarships and awards for minority accounting students to support and encourage diversity in the accounting profession.
These scholarships are designed to help minority students pursue a career in accounting and finance by providing financial assistance for their education.
This scholarship gives exceptional minority students financial support to support their pursuit of accounting as a major and eventual career entry.
Students usually have to fulfill certain requirements in order to qualify for these scholarships, such as being a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, enrolled in an approved college or university, and declaring accounting as their major.
Furthermore, it is common for applicants to be asked to provide a personal statement, transcripts, recommendation letters, and details about their professional objectives.
Remember that every year, the availability and precise specifications of AICPA scholarships could vary. I suggest going to the AICPA’s official website or getting in touch with their scholarship program directly to find out the most recent details regarding AICPA scholarships for minority accounting students. Typically, they offer important information like qualifying conditions and application dates.
Conditions: An ethnic minority obtaining an undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting or a closely related field and working in the accounting field (e.g., Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native American, Pacific Islander, Asian American).
Award: $3,000 – $10,000.
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Armenise-Harvard Italian Science Writer Fellowships, Italy
Philippine Scholarship Program at International School Manila in Philippines, 2015-2016
Scholarship at Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic
2012-2013 ABB JDF Scholarship at Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
3. The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) Scholarships
Scholarships are available from the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) to assist current and prospective Latino or Hispanic journalism students.
These awards are intended to support students as they work toward their academic and professional objectives in communications, media, and journalism. Key information regarding NAHJ scholarships is provided below:
Eligibility: Students seeking a degree in journalism, media, or a related profession as high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students are generally eligible to apply for NAHJ scholarships. Candidates have to be Latino or Hispanic in origin.
Application Process: Interested parties can find out more about the NAHJ website, including deadlines for applications and information on available scholarships. Transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and samples of journalistic work may be required throughout the application process.
Award: $1,500 – $2,500 depending on the scholarship you are applying for.
4. Alice Newell joslyn Medical Scholarship
requires applicants to be joining the medical/health care area, such as as a dental assistant, medical assistant, nurse, physical therapist, or pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in a related subject.
Candidates must reside in San Diego County or be enrolled in a high school or college there at the time of application. A student’s financial need, commitment to their studies, and understanding of their community and culture are requirements for eligibility.
Reapplication is possible for scholarship recipients based on their academic improvement.
Qualifications: Medical students starting their careers in health
Award: $500 – $2000.
5. AMS Scholarship for Underserved Communities (formerly Minority Scholarship).
Students from historically underrepresented backgrounds in the sciences, particularly those who identify as Hispanic, Native American, or Black/African American, will be given financial aid through the AMS Scholarship for Underserved Communities.
Donations donated to the AMS Annual Giving Program are used to fund the scholarships. The full and equitable engagement of a diverse community is something that the American Meteorological Society (AMS) is dedicated to and benefits from. Diversity, inclusiveness, and equity are fundamental values that AMS is dedicated to promoting in all facets of the atmospheric, oceanic, and hydrologic sciences.
Requirements: Those intending to work in the atmospheric or allied oceanic and hydrologic sciences (excluding marine biology) who will be starting their first year of college in the autumn of 2024
Award: $6000 Over Two Years.
