The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is a popular financial aid program that offers financial support and resources to families and students of the community who are interested in pursuing a degree in higher education. There are over 150 different types of scholarships available under this fund . They are eligible to receive funds under such financial aid programs. Eligible candidates include high school seniors, undergraduate students, community college students, and graduate students. The scholarship fund award ranges from around $500 to $5000 depending on the application on the basis of merit. In order to be eligible for the scholarship, you must qualify the following conditions set.

• The applicant must be of Hispanic heritage
• If you are a high school student applying for financial aid, a 3.0-grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale is mandatory to be eligible
• If you are a college student or a graduate seeking higher education, a minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale is mandatory to be eligible for scholarships for Hispanics
• Candidates applying for scholarships must enroll full time in accredited courses offered by school or universities
• The applicant must be a citizen of the country or a permanent legal resident
• Children who migrate to the country under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration policy are also eligible to apply for scholarships for Hispanics

Things to know about the scholarship program

All applications for scholarships for Hispanics get processed through the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.

• The general scholarship application opens on January 1 ^st every year and is due by March 30 ^th
• Applications that are approved can be used for various academic supplies including tuition, fees, books, and all relevant expenses
• Various corporations and foundations, supported by the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, provide the necessary funding to support the Hispanic community for graduate level and higher education
• Only accredited, not for profit, private, and public colleges or universities are supported by the Hispanic Scholarship Fund in any field of study
• The Hispanic Scholarship Fund also supports the costs incurred for education pursued abroad. This is applicable for applications that have been verified by the home university the applicant will be representing abroad
• You are eligible to apply for the scholarship award only once a year, but you can re-apply for the Hispanic Scholarship Fund program the following year as well
• You can also apply for financial aid for a second degree or higher education program to receive funding for the same
• The financial aid not only supports your education but also provides access to programs and services that will help you excel in academics thereby helping you transition into having a successful career
• Every student must submit an application under the Free Application for Federal Aid Student process to be eligible for scholarships for Hispanics