Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Hispanic Scholarship Fund Written by Robyn Stewarton August 7th, 2017 Prior to joining College Coach, I was a financial aid officer at the College of the Holy Cross and an education advisor at two TRIO program locations. I work with the Massachusetts Education Finance Authority (MEFA) to present paying for college workshops to hundreds of families across the state. I'm a graduate of UMass Amherst and have a master in counseling from Northeastern University. Learn More About Robyn scholarship search, scholarships, There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier. Students of Hispanic heritage with demonstrated academic success and leadership skills are encouraged to apply for this scholarship to help cover college costs. This HSF Scholarship is a merit award, but the financial need of the student is considered when determining the scholarship amount. While all majors are considered, special consideration is giving to applicants pursuing STEM fields. Scholarship: Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Awarding Organization: Hispanic Scholarship Fund Amount: $500 - $5,000 (Most awards are single-year, but students are encouraged to reapply.) Eligible Students: High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students of Hispanic heritage are able to apply. All students must meet specified GPA requirements and be enrolled in full-time study for the upcoming academic year. Eligible College(s): Accredited, non-profit colleges and universities at both the undergraduate and graduate level How to Apply: Applicants must complete the online application/profile on the below website. Deadline: April 26 Website: https://www.hsf.net/ Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on September 20th, 2023 Full-Ride Scholarships: Effective Strategy or Fairy Tale? Read | Posted on August 4th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Hispanic Students Read | Posted on February 16th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Gold Star Children and Families
