November 5, 2020

Hispanic Heritage Scholarship

Hispanic Heritage Scholarship

Application Deadline:  December 6th, 2020

The Youth Awards was founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering its 21st year, the Youth Awards honors Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Business & Entrepreneurship, Community Service, Education, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, and Technology & Engineering.

Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

• Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2021
• Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
• Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2021-2022
• Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
• If selected, attendance to regional awards ceremony is mandatory and travel is at the recipient’s expense
• Be a U.S. permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or qualify under the DACA

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