While trying to get a college education, you may find that you are going
to need more help than you are eligible for with financial aid. The good
thing is there are many companies and organizations that understand that
need and help by giving scholarships. There are many scholarships
available and if you are Hispanic, there are many that offer Hispanic
scholarships.
Many companies offer scholarships for different reasons.
Some are hoping to gain your loyalty and have a future employee in the
making. Some of the high tech fields are hoping to "lock up" the best and
the brightest students in specific areas of expertise. Many hope to
promote diversity in the student bodies through out the country. Whatever
their reasoning, there are many Hispanic scholarships out there for the
taking.
Some of them require that you are an incoming freshman. Here are a few
that you can apply for:
There are many scholarships available from the Hispanic College Fund
organization. For every available scholarship, you must be of Hispanic
heritage, have a 3.0 to a 4.0 GPA (grade point average), be a permanent
legal residence, and planning to register as a full time student. You can
apply for their general scholarship fund. Although they have no major
requirement; you must just demonstrate your financial need. They offer
$500 to $5,000 per scholarship.
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund offers a scholarship from Camino al Exito
Program. To qualify for the scholarship, you must be of Hispanic heritage.
You must also be a citizen of the United States or have a permanent
residence card or a passport that is stamped I-551 and does not expire.
They offer help ranging from $2,500 to $5,000. You must be scheduled to
graduate high school and have between a 3.0 and 4.0 verifiable GPA, (Grade
Point Average) and you must apply for financial aid and have documentation
to verify that application.
If you are currently a college student and need additional financial
help, you can still find many Hispanic scholarships. In fact, a lot of
companies prefer to invest in students that have proven that they can
withstand the pressure and demands of college life. Here are a few
companies that offer continuous educational help:
When trying to further your education in the media related careers, you
can apply for the McNamara Family Foundation scholarship. Not only do you
need to be Hispanic, but you also must be currently enrolled as a full
time student in the creative arts field. The scholarships will range from
$5,000 to $20,000 per individual student. You must have a GPA of 3.0 to
4.0. You must have successfully completed 12 undergraduate credits from an
accredited American college or university.
Costco also offers a Hispanic scholarship for students that are getting
a degree in Pharmacy. You must have finished one year of pharmacy school
or beginning your sophomore year as a pharmacy major. Individual
scholarship, are for $9,500 but you must sign an agreement to work at
Costco for at least one year and they will also contribute $500 towards
your exam fees and licensing. Your GPA needs to be 3.0 or higher. Proof
must be submitted to demonstrate your need for financial help.
No matter what your particular field of interest or the amount of help
that you need, there are lots of Hispanic scholarships available. Just
read the submission process very carefully. There are a lot of different
deadlines and documentation required, so make sure you follow them
carefully.
