Awards and Scholarships

  • 2/15 Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholars App

    The 2025 HSF Scholar Program Application is now open and closes on February 15, 2025, 2:00 PM PT. 
     
    Apply Now!
    • Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants
    • HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training
    • Career services include access to select internship and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners
    • HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, and Media & Entertainment Summit
    • Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and career opportunities
    • Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in Scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and are awarded directly to students
    Deadline: February 15, 2025, 2:00 PM PT 
     
    Eligibility:
    • The HSF Scholar Program is open to students of all races that identify as being of Hispanic Heritage
    • U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
    • Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
    • Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2025-2026 academic year
    • Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
    About HSF:
    HSF empowers families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible.
     
    Founded in 1975, HSF has awarded over $756 million in scholarships. HSF Scholars have access to valuable Scholar Support Services and, as funding permits, scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.
     
    Additional Important Information:
    It takes an average of 30 minutes for students to complete Phase I of the 2025 HSF Scholar Program Application
    • No essays, recommendations, or document uploads are required in Phase I
    • To get started, visit HSF.net and log into or create your myHSF profile to access the HSF Scholar Program Application
    HSF Scholar Application Timeline:
    • January – Phase I of the application opened January 5 and closes on February 15, 2025, 2:00 PM PT
    • Late February – Applicants are evaluated and the most competitive are selected as Finalists
    • March 1 – Finalists are announced and asked to submit essays, recommendations, transcripts, FAFSA, and other related documents
    • June – HSF Scholars are announced (includes both funded and Scholars waitlisted for funding)
    • June to November – Final Document Verification (financial aid award letter, enrollment verification, and related documents)
    • December – 10,000 HSF Scholars are confirmed after the verification process is complete
    For more information, contact: HSF at HSF.net

If you have any questions, please contact Jessamy Hoffmann at 860-486-0462.