Hispanic Scholarship Fund

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Hispanic Scholarship Fund

55 Second St., Ste. 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
Fax: (415)808-2302
Free: 877-473-4636
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.hsf.net

Ford Motor Company Scholarship Program (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist graduating high school seniors of Hispanic heritage obtain a bachelor’s degree. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; graduating from high school in 2008; have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent; enrolling full-time in a degree-seeking program at a four-year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam; must apply for federal financing aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.faf-sa.ed.gov. Criteria: Applicants who participated in the Ford PAS program will be given preference.

Funds Avail.: $2,500. To Apply: Applications must be submitted using the HSF online application system. Deadline: March 15.

Remarks: In partnership with Ford Motor Company Fund. Contact: [email protected].

The Gates Millennium Scholars (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for outstanding students with significant financial need to reach their fullest potential. Focus: Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Engineering; Education; Public health; Library and archival sciences. Qualif.: Applicants must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian pacific Islander American and Hispanic American heritage; a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident; have a minimum 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale; must demonstrate leadership skills; must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on the merits of the application.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must complete all three required forms available at the award site www.gmsp.org. American Indian/Alaska Natives must submit proof of tribal enrollment or a certificate of descent if selected as finalists. Deadline: December 31 (paper applications), January 11 (online applications).

Remarks: Established in 1999 and funded by a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Contact: gmsinfo@ hsf.nett.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) College Scholarship Program (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent; must apply for federal financing aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov; must be pursuing his/her first undergraduate of graduate degree; must have plans to enroll full-time in a degree seeking program at a two-year or four-year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on the merits of the application.

Funds Avail.: $1,000-$5,000. To Apply: Applications must be submitted using the HSF online application system. Deadline: March 15. Contact: [email protected].

HSBC-North America Scholarship Program (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: For sophomore students who will be transferring to a four-year college. Focus: Accounting; Actuarial science; Advertising; Public relations; Business; Engineering, Computer; Computer and information sciences; Economics; Finance; International trade; Marketing and distribution; Management. Qualif.: Applicant must be of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; be a current sophomore or community college student transferring to a four-year college/university and will be a junior status for the upcoming academic year; be enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at an accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam; have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 4.00 on a 5.00 scale; must be majoring in one of the following: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Advertising, Public Relations, Business, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems (CIS), Computer Science, Economics, Finance, International Business, Marketing or Management; must submit a resume; have applied for Federal Financial Aid; must be a resident of: Los Angeles, CA (LA, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura); Monterey/Salinas, CA (Salinas); San Diego, CA (San Diego); Tampa, FL (Her-nando, Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinella); Jacksonville, FL (Nassau, Duval, Clay, St. Johns); Chicago, IL (Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Will, McHenry); New York, NY (Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond); Las Vegas, NV (Clark); Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix-Mesa); Wilmington, DC (New Castle); Bridgewater, NJ (Sussex); or Chesapeake, VA. Applicants must also submit a resume; must have applied for federal financial aid and must be pursuing his/her first undergraduate degree. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on the submitted requirements.

Funds Avail.: $2,500. To Apply: Applicants must use the HSF online application system. Deadline: November 1.

Remarks: In partnership with HSBC. Contact: scholar1@ hsf.net.

HSF/Atrisco Heritage Foundation Scholarship Program (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist outstanding Latinos who are heirs of the Atrisco Land Grant of New Mexico. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; have a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent; must apply for federal financing aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov; must be pursuing his/her first undergraduate of graduate degree; have plans to enroll full-time in a degree seeking program at a two or four year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on the merits of the application.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. To Apply: Applications must be submitted using the HSF online application system. Deadline: March 15. Contact: [email protected].

HSF/Citi Fellows Progra (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for Hispanic junior and senior students. Focus: Business administration; Economics; Finance. Qualif.: Applicant must be of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; a sophomore enrolled full-time at a four-year accredited college/university in the U.S. (must be enrolled as junior in the following academic year); be pursuing a Business Administration, Economics or Finance degree; have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent; must be a resident or attending college in: New York City metropolitan area; Miami/Fort Lauderdale area; Tampa, Florida; Dallas, Texas; Austin, Texas; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco Bay Area, California. Or must attend college at: Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Duke University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, New York University, Northwestern University, Princeton University, Rutgers University, Stanford University, University of California - Los Angeles, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, University of Texas at Austin, or Yale University. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on the merits of the.

Funds Avail.: $10,000. To Apply: Applicants must use the HSF online application system. Deadline: March 15.

Remarks: Fellows will be paired with a Citi employee as a professional mentor and offer career guidance. Contact: [email protected].

HSF/General Motors Scholarship Program (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial resources to outstanding Latinos pursuing degrees in engineering and business. Focus: Electrical engineering; Engineering, Industrial; Manufacturing; Mechanical engineering; Accounting; Business administration; Economics; Finance; Personnel administration/human resources. Qualif.: Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at any four-year U.S. accredited institution in the

U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam; have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent; pursue degrees in Engineering, Business or Human Resources; must apply for federal financing aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. For semi-finalists, applicants must complete the GM Online Assessment. Criteria: Applicants who best meet the requirements will be given preference.

Funds Avail.: $2,500. To Apply: Applicants must use the HSF online application system. Deadline: June 30.

Remarks: Given in partnership with General Motors (GM). Contact: [email protected].

HSF/Hewlett Packard (HP) Diversity in Education Scholarship Program (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to minority students. Focus: Computer and information sciences; Engineering, Computer; Engineering, Electrical. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors enrolling as a fulltime first-year student or a community college student transferring into University of California, Los Angeles, North Carolina AT&T, Morgan State University or University of Washington; plan to major in computer engineering, computer science or electrical engineering; must be African American, Latino or American Indian; be able to legally work full time in the United States at the time of application. Criteria: Applicants will be evaluated based on academic achievement, financial need, family’s educational history, letters of recommendation, personal statement, demonstrated academic achievement and interest in math, science and engineering, connections to HP philanthropy partnerships, intended major and willingness to work in major HP locations.

Funds Avail.: $3,000 per year. To Apply: Applicants must download application forms from the award site website www.hp.com/scholars. Deadline: March 15.

Remarks: In partnership with HP Development Company. Contact: [email protected].

HSF/IDT Hope High School Scholarship Program (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist graduating Hispanic high school seniors in obtaining a bachelor’s degree. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be of Hispanic heritage; US citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; graduating high school from New York City Metropolitan (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Passaic, and Somerset); have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; enrolling full-time in a degree-seeking program at a four-year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam; must apply for federal financing aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.faf-sa.ed.gov. Criteria: Applicants who best meet the requirements will be given preference.

Funds Avail.: $10,600. To Apply: Applicants must submit application using the HSF online application system. Deadline: March 15. Contact: [email protected].

HSF/Nissan Community College Transfer Scholarship Program (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support outstanding Community College Transfer Students. Focus: Business; Engineering; Communications; Media arts. Qualif.: Applicant must be of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident

with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; currently enrolled part-time or full-time at a community college; planning to transfer and enroll full-time in a degree-seeking program at a four-year U.S. accredited institution; must reside or transfer to a four-year institution in Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago Illinois; Greater Dallas/Forth Worth, Texas; Jackson/Canton, Mississippi; Los Angeles, California; Nashville, Tennessee; Northern California; New York City/New Jersey; be pursuing a degree in Business, Engineering, Communications or Media Arts; have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; must apply for federal financing aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Criteria: Preference will be given to applicants who will best meet the requirements.

Funds Avail.: $2,500. To Apply: Applications must be submitted using the HSF online application system. Deadline: March 15.

Remarks: In partnership with Nissan North America, Inc. Contact: [email protected].

HSF/Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Scholarship Program (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students of Hispanic heritage. Focus: Marketing and distribution; Accounting; Business; Finance; Management; Computer and information sciences; Information science and technology; Civil engineering; Construction; Electrical engineering; Geology; Engineering, Industrial; Fashion design; Law; Qualif.: Applicant must be of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; enrolled as sophomore, junior, senior undergraduate or First or Second year Master student in a full-time degree-seeking program at an accredited U.S. institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam; have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 4.00 on a 5.00 scale; must apply for Federal Financing Aid; pursuing his/her first undergraduate or graduate degree. Undergraduate students must be majoring in: Marketing, Accounting, Business, Finance, Management, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Information Technology (IT), Civil Engineering, Construction, Electrical Engineering, Environmental/Geological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Fashion. Master’s students must be majoring in: Business, Finance, Marketing, Civil Engineering, Construction, Electrical Engineering, Environmental/Geological Engineering and Law. Criteria: Applicants who best meet the requirements will be given to the preference.

Funds Avail.: $2,500. To Apply: Applications must be submitted using the HSF online application system. Deadline: March 15.

Remarks: In partnership with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Contact: [email protected].

Marathon Oil Corporation College Scholarship Program (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to those who are studying engineering. Focus: Chemical engineering; Civil engineering; Electrical engineering; Mechanical engineering; Petroleum engineering; Geology; Geophysics; Accounting; Marketing and distribution; Land management; Transportation; Logistics; Engineering, Petroleum Qualif.: Applicant must be of Hispanic American, African American, Asian Pacific Islander American or American Indian/Alaskan Native heritage; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid Social Security Number and a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale; a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, geology, geophysics, accounting, marketing, global procurement or supply chain management, environmental health & safety, energy management or petroleum land management, transportation & logistics or geotechnical engineering; or a senior pursuing a Masters degree in geology or geophysics; must participate in a possible paid summer internship opportunity in Marathon Oil Corporation; must apply for federal financing aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Criteria: Preference will be given to the applicants who best meet the requirements.

Funds Avail.: $20,000. To Apply: Applications must be submitted using the HSF online application system. Deadline: November 1.

Remarks: Scholars will be paired with a Marathon Oil Corporation employee as a professional mentor. Contact: [email protected].

McNamara Family Creative Arts Project Grants (Graduate, Undergraduate/Grant)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to creative arts-related undergraduate and graduate students beginning or completing an art project. Focus: Art; Media arts; Broadcasting; Filmmaking; Performing arts; Communications; Writing. Qualif.: Applicant must be of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; enrolled full-time undergraduate or graduate student in a degree-seeking program at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands in the upcoming academic year; pursuing a major in Arts, including but not limited to media, film, performing arts, communications or writing; have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale; must apply for federal financing aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Criteria: Grants will be given to applicants who best meet the requirements.

Funds Avail.: $5,000-$20,000. To Apply: Applications must be submitted using the HSF online application system. Deadline: March 15.

Remarks: In partnership with the McNamara Family Foundation. Contact: [email protected].

Peierls Rising Star Scholarship Program (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to current high school seniors from Colorado and Texas. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; have a minimum GPA of 2.50 and maximum of 2.99 on a 4.0 scale; enrolling full-time in a degree-seeking program at a four-year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam; must apply for federal financing aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov; reside in Colorado or Texas. Applicants must have participated in of the pre-collegiate programs: Colorado UpLift; CU-Denver Pre-Collegiate Program; College Summit Peer Leaders; Colorado “I Have A Dream”; Denver Scholarship Foundation; Big Brothers/Big Sisters of South Texas; CAMP; Communities in Schools; HSF Peer Counseling Program; UTSA Early Outreach Program; UTSA G-Force Student Mentor-

ship; UTSA Talent Search; UTSA Upward Bound. Criteria: Scholarships will be given to applicants who will best meet the requirements.

Funds Avail.: $5,000. To Apply: Applicants must apply online. Download and mail the HSF Recommender Form to Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Peierls Rising Star Scholarship Program 55 Second St., Ste. 1500 San Francisco, CA 94105. Deadline: February 15. Contact: Email: [email protected].

Toyota High School Scholarship Program (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial resources to assist outstanding Latino high school graduates. Focus: Accounting; Actuarial science; Advertising; Architecture; Automotive technology; Bioengineering; Business; Chemical engineering; Civil engineering; Engineering, Computer; Electronics; Computer and information sciences; Construction; Drafting; Economics; Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, Early childhood; Education, Special; Counseling/Guidance; Electrical engineering; Engineering; Environmental design; Environmental science; Geology; Educational administration; Education-Curricula; Personnel administration/human resources; Industrial design; Engineering, Industrial; Information science and technology; Management; Marketing and distribution; International trade; Manufacturing; Mechanical engineering; Engineering, Nuclear; Public administration; Public relations; Transportation. Qualif.: Applicant must be of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent; must apply for federal financing aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov; enrolling as full-time freshman at: Arizona State University; Central Missouri University; Colorado State University, Pueblo; Cornell University; Ferris State; Florida International University; Harvard University; Indiana University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; New York University; Northwestern University; Pennsylvania Tech College; Pitts-burg State University; Southern Illinois University; Stanford University; Texas A&M University; University of Arizona; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Davis; University of California, Los Angeles; University of California, San Diego; University of Florida; University of Houston; University of Illinois at Chicago; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; University of Michigan; University of New Mexico; University of Pennsylvania; University of Southern California; University of Texas at Austin; University of Texas at El Paso; University of Texas at San Antonio; University of Texas, Pan American; or Weber State University. Applicants must pursue a degree in: Accounting; Actuarial Science; Advertising; Architecture; Automotive Technology; Bio-Engineering; Business; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Computer Electronics; Computer Engineering; Computer Information Systems (CIS); Computer Programming; Computer Science; Construction; Drafting/CAD; Economics; Education Admin./Leadership; Education/Teaching; Education: Bilingual; Education: Early Childhood/Elementary; Education: Special; Educational Counseling; Electrical Engineering; Engineering; Environmental Design/Landscaping; Environmental Management/Science; Environmental/Geological Engineering; Human Resource Management; Industrial Design; Industrial Engineering; Information Technology (IT); International Business; Management; Management Information Systems (MIS); Manufacturing Engineering; Marketing; Materials/Manufacturing; Mechanical Engineering; Network Administration; Non-Profit Management; Nuclear

Engineering; Office Administration; Public Administration; Public Relations; Supply Chain Management; or Transportation. Criteria: Preference will be given to the applicants who best meet the requirements.

Funds Avail.: $5,000. To Apply: Applications must be submitted using the HSF online application system. Deadline: July 16.

Remarks: In partnership with Toyota Motor Sales, USA. Contact: [email protected].

TU@UT HSF College Scholarship Program (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to high school seniors entering The University of Texas at Austin. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; must apply by March 1 for federal financing aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www-.fafsa.ed.gov; have demonstrated financial need; plan to enroll full-time at the University of Texas at Austin; be a graduate of one of the following high schools: Harlingen, Harlingen South, Rio Hondo, San Benito, Los Fresnos, Gladys Porter, Simon Rivera, James Pace, Homer Hanna, Lopez, John H. Reagan, Sidney Lanier, William B. Travis Criteria: Applicants who are Pell grant eligible and those who have unmet needs are given priority.

Funds Avail.: $2,500. To Apply: Applications must be submitted using the HSF online application system. Deadline: February 15. Contact: [email protected].

University Alliance HSF/UGA College Scholarship Program (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students who are classified as Georgia residents. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; must apply by March 1 for federal financing aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov; must demonstrate financial need; have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale; plan to enroll full-time at the University of Georgia. Criteria: Applicants who are Pell grant eligible and have demonstrated financial need are given priority.

Funds Avail.: $2,500. To Apply: Applicants must use the HSF online application system in applying for the scholarship. Deadline: March 15.

Remarks: Students planning to enroll at University of Georgia must be continuing graduates or transfer students. Contact: [email protected].

Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarship (VAMOS) Program (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist high school seniors of Hispanic heritage from Hidalgo County in Texas obtain a bachelor’s degree. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; graduating high school from Hidalgo County, Texas; belong to the top 25% of high school graduating class; have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent; plan to enroll full-time in a degree-seeking program at a four-year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam; apply for federal financing aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Criteria: Applicants who best meet the requirements will be given preference.

Funds Avail.: $5,000 per year. To Apply: Applications must be submitted using the HSF online application system. Deadline: February 29. Contact: [email protected].

Verizon Scholarship Program (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to college students of Hispanic heritage. Focus: Accounting; Business; Economics; Finance; Personnel administration/human resources; Marketing and distribution; Engineering, Computer; Information science and technology; Computer and information sciences; Civil engineering; Electrical engineering; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Mechanical. Qualif.: Applicant must be of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; enrolled as sophomore, junior or senior in a full-time degree-seeking program at an accredited U.S. institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam; have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 4.00 on a 5.00 scale; must apply for federal financing aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov; must submit a resume with application; must be pursuing his/her first undergraduate degree; must be majoring in: Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Electronics, Information Technology (IT), Management Information Systems (MIS), Network Administration, Computer Information Systems (CIS), Civil, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering; must be a resident of: (NY counties) Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond; (NJ) Town of Basking Ridge in Somerset County; (PA Counties) Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, Philadelphia; (FL counties) Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinella; (MA counties) Essex, Middlesex, Plymouth, Suffolk; (TX counties) Collin, Dallas, Denton, Dexar, Dorris, Ellis, Henderson, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, and Tar-rant; (VA county) Arlington, Loudoun; (DC) Washington; (Southern CA counties) Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura; Maine, New Hampshire, Washington State. Criteria: Preference will be given to the applicants who will best meet the requirements.

Funds Avail.: $5,000. To Apply: Applications must be submitted using the HSF online application system. Deadline: March 15.

Remarks: In partnership with Verizon. Contact: scholar1@ hsf.net.

Wells Fargo Scholarship Program (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist college students who are interested in financial and banking based careers. Focus: Banking; Finance. Qualif.: Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; a sophomore enrolled full-time at a four-year accredited college/university in the U.S. (must be enrolled as a junior in the following academic year); pursuing a degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting or IT, including CIS, MIS and Computer Engineering; have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent; must apply for Federal Financing Aid. Criteria: Priority will be given to students from the following universities: Arizona State University, California State University - Fresno, California State

University - Fullerton, California State University - San Francisco, Columbia University, Iowa State University, San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, Stanford University, Texas A&M University, University of Arizona, University of California - Berkeley, University of California -Davis, University of California - Los Angeles, University of California - San Diego, University of Minnesota, University of Southern California, University of Texas at Austin, University of Washington. Priority will also be given to residents of: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. To Apply: Applicants must use the HSF online application system, and visit website www.hsf-.net. Deadline: March 15.

Remarks: In partnership with Wells Fargo. Contact: [email protected].

Western Governors University Scholarship Program (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to new students of Western Governors University. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent; must apply for federal financing aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov; be enrolled at Western Governors University. Criteria: Applicants who best meet the requirements will be given priority.

Funds Avail.: $1,200. To Apply: Applicants must use the HSF online application system. Deadline: 30th of each month. Contact: [email protected].

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