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Hispanic College Scholarships

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The HCCUSA Foundation is pleased to announce the start of accepting applications for our Annual College Scholarship Program. This program recognizes Hispanic students attending Colleges and Universities in the Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan Area and is supported by local businesses, organizations, and individuals. The HCCUSA Foundation intends to recognize and honor the achievements of Hispanic College Students who will inspire other younger Hispanic students to pursue higher education.

SPONSOR A HISPANIC/LATINO STUDENT

Contact

Cindy Tsai - HCCUSA Foundation - Education Committee -

Maria Luisa Rubio – HCCUSA Foundation - Education Committee - HCFCinciScholarship@gmail.com

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered for a scholarship

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for this scholarship:
 
  1. Be of Hispanic or Latino origin or descent.
  2. Be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
  3. Be enrolled as a full-time student at a college or university in the Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan Area.
  4. Maintain full-time enrollment status as defined by the respective college or university.
  5. Demonstrate academic achievement with:

    - A minimum GPA of 3.0
    - A minimum ACT score of 22.

  6. Show proven leadership in school and/or the community.
  7. Commit to volunteering with the Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA for a minimum of 20 hours over one year.
  8. Be an active member of the Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA.
  9. Submit a written essay (500 words) addressing:

    - Hispanic heritage.
    - Involvement with the Hispanic community.
    - Financial need and benefits of receiving this scholarship.

  10. Attach an updated resume.
  11. Submit a professional, high-resolution digital headshot (JPEG format, under 5 MB; selfies not accepted).
Note: Recipients of this award are ineligible to reapply in subsequent years.
  1. Complete and submit applications with all required documents online by December 2024.
  2. Applications will be reviewed by the HCCUSA Foundation Education Committee.
  3. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview.
  4. Final selections will be announced in mid-February.
  5. Successful applicants will receive a written scholarship offer and will need to accept or decline.
  6. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at a special event in March 2025.
  7. Scholarship funds will be sent directly to your school and applied toward tuition costs.
November 2024 The application will be available online
February 2025 Applications online deadline
February (Late)Scholarship award notifications
March 2024Special Scholarships Recognition event