The Hispanic Scholarship Fund was founded in 1975 to help Hispanic-American college students complete their education. The scholarships are available on a competitive basis for community college, four-year college, and graduate students of Hispanic heritage. Awards generally range from $1000 to $3,000.

To be eligible you must: 

• Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
• Be a U.S. citizen OR legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
• Be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree
• Must plan to apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning January 2012
• Plan to enroll full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam in the upcoming academic year.

Applications for the 2013-14 scholarship will open on September 1. Visit the website for more information