National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. It's a time to recognize contributions from Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States as well as honor their culture, positive influence on America, and heritage.
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we've put together a list of scholarships that celebrate Hispanic and Latino roots which, in turn, award Hispanic and Latino students with opportunities to create even more contributions and accomplishments.
Mexican, Spanish-Caribbean, Central American, or South American, celebrate your rich cultural traditions, such as Hispanic Heritage Month, with a scholarship. Because one of the best ways to honor any culture is with an education.
Take a look at the following college scholarship opportunities available to students of Hispanic and Latino heritage.
Award Amount: $2,500
Award Amount: $500 - $1,000
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Award Amount: $3,000 - $50,000
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College Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino Students:
Association of Cuban-American Engineers Scholarship
The Association of Cuban-American Engineers Scholarship is available to Cuban-American and other Hispanic students who are pursuing a degree in engineering. You must have completed at least 30 units of college work at an ABET - accredited college or university in the United States and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 9/15/23Award Amount: $2,500
CCNMA Latino Journalists of California Scholarship
The CCNMA Latino Journalists of California Scholarship is available to Latino students who reside or attend school in California. You must be pursuing a degree in journalism to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 9/30/23Award Amount: $500 - $1,000
Aaron Sanchez Scholarship
The Aaron Sanchez Scholarship is available to Latino students between the ages of 18 and 25. You must be pursuing a career in culinary arts to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this award will receive a full tuition award to attend the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI) for their Culinary Arts Certificate Program. Transportation, room and board, and a monthly $250 grocery stipend are also covered by the program. Deadline: 9/30/23Award Amount: Full-Tuition
Cadence Latinx Students in Technology Scholarship
The Cadence Latinx Students in Technology Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate and graduate students. You must be majoring in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, or a closely related technical field to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 10/2/23Award Amount: $5,000
Sphinx Competition
The Sphinx Competition is open to Black and Latinx classical string players under the age of 30. To be considered, you must submit a video audition in one of the following categories: violin, viola, cello, or bass. Deadline: 10/23/23Award Amount: $3,000 - $50,000
Black and Latino Men Read Essay Contest
The Black and Latino Men Read Essay Contest is available to high school and college students. To be eligible, you must submit a two - page essay about a book that impacted you in any way. Deadline: 10/31/23Award Amount: $1,000
Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest
The Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest is open to middle and high school students. In 500 words or less, choose a person or group of Hispanic heritage who have kept their community connected to one another, to their culture, or to those outside their community, and explain how. You must attend a school in the Optimum service footprint to be eligible for this award. Essays must be in English. Deadline: 10/31/23Award Amount: $3,000
Haz La U Scholarship
The Haz La U Scholarship is available to high school seniors of Hispanic heritage who enroll at an accredited higher education institution. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a U.S. permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or qualify under the DACA to be eligible for this award. Selected recipient will agree to attend a virtual regional awards ceremony. Deadline: 11/13/23Award Amount: $2,000 - $10,000
National Hispanic Business Group Scholarship
The National Hispanic Business Group Scholarship is available to full-time students of Hispanic/Latino heritage residing in the Tri-State Region. You must be pursuing a degree in business, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Deadline: VariesAward Amount: $10,000
