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Hispanic Grants for College

by Marjorie Asturias
  • According to a 2009 study by the Pew Hispanic Center, although about 89 percent of Hispanic American young adults cite college education as a major factor in achieving success in life, less than half say that they plan on attending college. Financial pressure to support their families represented the main reason respondents gave for surrendering their dreams for college. Scholarships targeting Hispanic students, however, are available from a variety of sources, from companies to foundations that specifically cater to assisting the underserved Hispanic community.
    Hispanic students can apply for a number of scholarships that specifically target their needs.
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  • State Farm Hispanic Scholarship Fund

    The State Farm Companies Foundation works with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund to offer college scholarships to Hispanic students interested in becoming teachers. The Fund disburses the scholarships, worth approximately $2,500 each, to 25 college students each year. Eligible students must meet certain GPA requirements and be either a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. State Farm Hispanic Scholarship Fund 55 Second Street, Suite 1500 San Francisco, CA 94105 877-473-4636 hsf.net
 

  • Costco Pharmacy Scholars Program

    Hispanic students who would like to pursue a career in pharmacology can apply to the Costco Pharmacy Scholars Program. Eligible students must already have either completed a year of pharmacy school or have entered their second year as pharmacy students. The scholarships are worth $500 to 9,500, and students must agree to work at a Costco pharmacy for a minimum of one year following graduation. In addition to the scholarship, Costco Pharmacy Scholarship recipients will also receive $500 to apply toward their licensing exam. Hispanic College Fund Attn: Scholarship Processing 1301 K Street Northwest Suite 450--A West Washington, DC 20005 800-644-4223 scholarships.hispanicfund.org

  • The Sallie Mae Fund First in My Family Scholarship Program

    The Sallie Mae Fund First in My Family Scholarship Program, co-administered by the Hispanic College Fund, is available to Hispanic students who are the first in their family to pursue a college education. Applicants must be either U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have demonstrated financial need. The scholarships are worth between $500 and $5,000. The Sallie Mae Fund 12061 Bluemont Way thesalliemaefund.org

  • Kaiser Permanente College to Caring Program

    Also in conjunction with the Hispanic College Fund, the Kaiser Permanente College to Caring Program targets Hispanic college students pursuing a career in nursing. Applicants must have entered their junior or senior year, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, currently study at an accredited institution in Northern California and meet academic standards. Recipients will receive $8,000 for each year that they attend nursing school and may also receive an internship opportunity at a Kaiser Permanente facility, depending on availability. Hispanic College Fund Attn: Scholarship Processing 1301 K Street, Northwest Suite 450--A West Washington, DC 20005 800-644-4223 scholarships.hispanicfund.org

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