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HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education. Founded in 1975 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, HSF's vision is to strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans. In support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. During the 2006-2007 academic year, HSF awarded nearly 4,200 scholarships exceeding $26.5 million. In its 32-year history, HSF has awarded more than 82,000 scholarships worth more than $221 million to Latinos from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands attending nearly 2,000 colleges and universities.
HSF/ General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis to: Graduating High School Seniors Community College Students Community College Transfer Students Undergraduate Students Graduate Students Award amounts generally range from $1,000 to $5,000. Eligibility Requirements Be of Hispanic heritage Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired) Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) 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 during the 2008-2009 academic year. Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree Check www.hsf.net for additional scholarship programs with varying application deadlines. 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105 TEL: 415-808-2300 FAX: 415-808-2301 877-HSF-INFO OPENING AMERICAN MINDS |
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