Top 151 Scholarships for Hispanic Students in July 2024

Are you a Hispanic student planning on enrolling full-time in a four-year university or graduate school for the upcoming school year? If so, consider applying to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund!  Every year, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund 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. 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. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you a college-bound, academically gifted, and community-oriented high school senior with at least one parent of Hispanic Heritage? If so, consider applying for the McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards 30 students between $25,000 and $100,000 to help them pay off the costs of postsecondary education. Winners must attend a postsecondary institution the year after their selection for the scholarship. This scholarship is funded by McDonald’s itself in order to help make a difference in the lives of Hispanic college students around the country. If you’re a college-bound, Hispanic, high school senior with impressive academic and extracurricular accomplishments, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an academically excellent, minority, high school senior from a low-income household? If so, we may have a perfect opportunity for you: the Gates Scholarship! The scholarship is extremely prestigious and generous, offering a full ride to students by covering any of their college costs that are not already covered by financial aid and one’s expected family contribution (EFC). Applicants should ideally have an outstanding academic record, demonstrate leadership ability, and have impressive personal success skills. The scholarship is offered by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and is committed to helping low-income, minority students realize their full potential.  If you’re a low-income, minority student who has gone above and beyond during the course of high school, we encourage you to apply to the Gates Scholarship!Show Less

Are you a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at a HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities) institution? Further, are you a U.S. citizen, permanent resident of the U.S., or eligible to work in the United States? If so, consider applying for the Cafe Bustelo El Cafe Del Futuro Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to 25 students who meet the above eligibility criteria. In order to apply, you must submit an essay (maximum of 800 words) about how your Latino heritage and community has motivated you to obtain a college degree and how you plan on giving back to your community. The scholarship is jointly offered by HACU and Cafe Bustelo, which aims to invest in the Latino community by awarding scholarships to those who seek better futures for themselves, their families, and their communities. If you fit the criteria and want some help paying for your college education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a college junior or senior of color who has secured an on-site journalism internship in Washington, D.C., to take place in the upcoming semester? If so, the Lewis Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each spring, summer, and fall, the scholarship awards approximately $10,000 each in housing and stipend costs to multiple college upperclassmen of color who demonstrate a commitment to a journalism career in the nation’s capital. Recipients will receive housing through the Washington Intern Student Housing program. To apply, interested students must submit a 500-word essay, transcript, resume, three published journalistic samples, three letters of recommendation, a brief statement of financial need, and a letter or email of acceptance showing that they have secured an on-site journalism internship in Washington, D.C. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The NBC Universal Media Scholarship is funded by the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, an organization that focuses on providing educational and leadership opportunities to create lifelong learners and leaders within the Hispanic community. Every year, their NBC Universal Media Scholarship awards $5,000 to ten (10) Latino college sophomores and juniors with an interest in working in the media and entertainment industry. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you a current healthcare student from an underrepresented minority group? If so, the Students for Healthcare Equity Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to multiple current undergraduates who are pursuing a healthcare or allied healthcare career at an accredited program recognized by the student’s state. Applicants must also be from an underrepresented group in healthcare and hold a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship may be renewed for up to three years, allowing recipients to earn a total of $20,000 in scholarship money throughout their undergraduate career. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

The United Health Foundation/NMF Diverse Medical Scholars Program is funded by The United Health Foundation (UHF) & National Medical Fellowships (NMF), an organization that provides scholarships and support for underrepresented students in medicine and the health professions. Each year, their United Health Foundation/NMF Diverse Medical Scholars Program awards $7,000 to multiple second-, third-, and fourth-year underrepresented medical students who are dedicated to serving underserved communities. In addition to the monetary reward, recipients will be required to complete their program requirements between December and June following the application deadline. Some of these include: completing 200 service-learning hours in an underserved community, writing a report on a community health project, creating a poster to be displayed at the program's culminating event, and participating in and presenting at this event. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details!Show Less

Are you newly or currently enrolled in an esthetics program at a PCA SKIN® Partner School that leads to licensure in the U.S.? Further, are you a member of an underrepresented ethnic/racial group, are part of the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled? If so, the Diversity in Esthetics Scholarship for PCA Partner Schools may be a great opportunity for you! Twice a year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to one (1) esthetics student from a PCA SKIN Partner School who belongs to an underrepresented group. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

The Dermalogica "Future Industry Professionals" Esthetics Scholarship awards $5,000 to one BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and/or Person of Color) student who is entering or currently enrolled in a Dermalogica partner school, leading to licensure in the U.S., on a quarterly basis. Applicants must be 18 or older and submit a three-minute video about their passion for esthetics and how receiving the scholarship would benefit their life. Deadlines for the scholarship typically fall in February, May, August, and December of each year. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details!Show Less

The William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship is open to Black and Hispanic/Latine individuals from Indiana who are planning to teach in an accredited school in Indiana upon graduation. Applicants must be first-time undergraduate students and must agree in writing to apply for teaching positions in Indiana and, if hired, teach in Indiana for at least three years. To renew the scholarship for subsequent academic years, a recipient must reapply for the scholarship each year and maintain the cumulative grade point average (GPA) required for admission to the institution’s school of education or at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent if the school does not require a minimum GPA. If you're an aspiring Black or Hispanic/Latino teacher from Indiana, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less