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September 17, 2021
Hispanic Heritage Scholarship
Hispanic Heritage Scholarship
Application Deadline: November 14th, 2021
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 2022
- 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 2022-2023
- Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
- If selected, attendance to regional awards ceremony is mandatory
- Be a U.S. permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or qualify under the DACA