Hispanic College Scholarships

The Hispanic population in the United States has risen gradually over the last few decades, and now represents the largest minority group in the nation. In 2006, Hispanics numbered 44.3 million, which was 14.8% of the country's population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. By 2010, the percentage of people of Hispanic or Latino origin had grown to 16.3%, and that percentage is projected to grow well into the future with natural increase and net international migration. With the number of Hispanic Americans on the rise, it's no wonder many institutions have started giving more scholarship money to Hispanic students.

Over the years, organizations like the Stanford Society of Chicano/Latino Engineers and Scientists, and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, have provided scholarship funds to Hispanic students to help them gain an education and enter job markets that have been traditionally populated with whites. Through professional societies and promotional institutions, Hispanic students now have more financial support to attend postsecondary institutions, such as colleges, universities, and trade schools. Perhaps due in part to this increasing support, as well as the downturn in the economy making jobs more scarce for all Americans, the number of young Hispanics in college has surged in recent years as Hispanics seek to become qualified for better-paying careers. College scholarships play an important role in helping high-achieving Hispanic men and women overcome financial barriers to college, where they become better prepared for the workforce.

List of Hispanic Scholarships

• Actuarial Diversity Scholarships — Awards of $1,000, $2,000, and $3,000 given to minorities, including Hispanic students, in categories such as graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students who are pursuing degrees that could lead to an actuarial career. See other scholarships offered by the Actuarial Foundation here.


• First In My Family Scholarship Program — $500 to $5,000 awarded each year to Hispanic-American, full-time undergraduate students who are the first in their family to attend college and demonstrate financial need. Scholarship developed in conjunction with the Hispanic College Fund.


• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Scholarship Programs — Scholarships awarded each year to undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in an HACU-member college or university and who meet all other criteria for each individual scholarship.


• Hispanic College Fund Scholarships — Variety of scholarships in varying amounts available each year to students of Hispanic or Latino heritage who meet all other criteria. Each scholarship will have different eligibility requirements. Scholarships for 2012 included the Marriot Scholars Program, the Ford Blue Oval Scholarship, and the Google Scholarship Program.


• Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarships — Large number of scholarships available to graduating high school seniors, community college students, and college students of Hispanic origin. Scholarships are offered in conjunction with major organizations and the charitable foundations of major corporations.


• LULAC National Scholarship Fund — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) offers scholarships in conjunction with corporate partners in varying amounts each year to graduating high school students and currently enrolled students.

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Paying for school is not easy, but we are here to help. OEDb's student finance section will help you find the money you need to pay your tuition and other college expenses. We cover scholarships, college grants, and student loans. Scholarships and grants are both forms of "free money", meaning they don't need to be paid back. Scholarships are typically awarded by businesses or individuals, with the money being earmarked specifically for tuition. They can be awarded based on a student's location or by religious affiliation, such as Catholicism or Islam. Grants are typically awarded by governments or non-profit organizations and the money often can be applied to several different expenses a student may incur, not solely tuition. They can be awarded based on location or ethnicity, for instance African American or Hispanic. Loans are not considered "free money", because unlike scholarships and grants, they do need to be paid back after graduation. Common federal loans include Perkins and Stafford. Loans are also available by location.