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HSF Scholar Program
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Need-based scholarships and Scholar support services for students of Hispanic heritage pursuing higher education, including healthcare and STEM fields.
Who should apply
Students of Hispanic heritage (of any race) planning full-time enrollment at an accredited four-year university or graduate school, who can demonstrate merit and relative financial need.
Eligibility
- Of Hispanic heritage (open to all races identifying as Hispanic)
- U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, or DACA recipient
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 (high school applicants) or 2.5 (college/graduate)
- Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited public or nonprofit four-year university or grad school
- Completion of the current-year FAFSA required
What you get
- Awards from $500 to $5,000, based on merit and relative need
- HSF Scholar Support Services: career services, mentorship, leadership development, wellness training
- Access to HSF conferences/summits and Scholar programming
What the application involves
- Online HSF Scholarship application
- Current-year FAFSA
Application tips
- Complete the FAFSA early — it's required to be considered.
- Apply within the window (historically early January to mid-February); confirm current dates.
- Awards are merit-based scaled to relative need, so present achievements and financial circumstances clearly.
Good to know
HSF awards over $30M annually. The 2026–2027 cycle opened January 5, 2026 and closed February 15, 2026, with selection in June and awards in Fall 2026; dates vary by year.
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