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Hispanic Alliance Scholarship Database
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Please check each scholarship’s website for the most current information.
Last Modified January 2025
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Scholarship (Click title for corresponding link)Award AmountDeadline DescriptionRequired GPAImmigration Status Other RequiremtsEligibility
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(AHAM) Asociación Hispano-Americana de Mujeres Scholarship Program
$2,000 - $10,000March 31, 2025On Saturday, October 18th 1997 -- an enthusiastic group of visionary women from Greenville and Spartanburg met with the purpose of organizing events that could benefit our community.

To this date, the women of AHAM have raised and awarded a total of $496,000. They've organized Hispanic Heritage Festivals where they've shared the richness of their countries of origin with our Upstate community. They've held silent auctions, galas, and volunteered countless hours -- all with the goal of making higher education more accessible to our Latino youth. Thanks to the women of AHAM, and all of its supporters, we have made college more accessible to 174 exceptional Hispanic students in the state of South Carolina.		A GPA of 3.0 or higherMust include a copy of DACA certification, U.S. passport, green card, residency card, social security card, or driver’s license.- Be of Hispanic origin or descent (from a Spanish speaking country, first or second generation) - Be a senior in a public or private high school in the Upstate counties of: Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenwood, Greenville, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Union
- Have received acceptance as a full time student at an accredited university, technical college or vocational school in the United States or USA territories
- Candidate’s family must make $60,000 or less in household income based on their previous year's tax return. If parents or legal guardians file taxes separately, please submit both federal income tax returns.
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10x Digital$4,000Opening in Fall 2025 Bi-annual scholarships. Business, tech, marketing or communications degreeWrite an essay of at least 500 words regarding your life story, your intended field of study, career and how you specifically will make an impact on the world.- High school seniors and college undergraduate students
- Major (or plans to major) in a field related to digital marketing
- Must plan to take at least 10 credit hours during the Spring 2025 semester
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African American Leadership (AAL) Scholarship$5,0002025 deadline hasn't been publishedSince its inception, AAL’s focus has been high school graduation. We are pleased to now be able to further our work and assist students with the next vital step through our AAL scholarships. The Merl F. Code Scholarship is returning to award eight local students with $5,000 scholarships for the 2024–2025 academic year.A GPA minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale- African American high school graduating senior in 2024 and resident of Greenville County - Planning to pursue a degree, certification or trade at an accredited institution - Participate in extracurricular or volunteer activities, or have work experience
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Coastal Community Foundation$500-$2,000Mid March 2025Coastal Community Foundation awards hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to regional students each year, made possible by donors committed to improving access to education in our communities. Some funds have been set up for students from specific areas, who are studying specific subjects or at certain academic institutions. Others are more general and therefore can be more competitive. Each year, we aim to net as many applications as possible from regional students who qualify for these opportunities. We’ve created streamlined methods to make it as simple as possible for students to review, research and apply for scholarships.Varies (Most are for students living in Berkeley, Charleston, or Dorchester).
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Community Foundation of Greenville $500 to $10,000March 1, 2025The Community Foundation of Greenville’s Scholarship Program includes several different scholarship funds established by individuals, companies, and organizations wanting to assist individuals with furthering their education. Students apply to the program and, if eligible, may be awarded grants from one or more of the different funds held by the Community Foundation.Varies
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Davis-Putter Scholarship FundThe maximum grant available is $15,000 per year; however the average grant for 2023- 24 was $7,500April 1, 2025The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides financial support for students who are active and emerging organizers in progressive movements for liberation, self-determination and social and economic justice in their communities. Grantees are doing work that does/can potentially undermine the US empire, characterized by an opposition to capitalism, racism/white supremacy, hetero patriarchy and gender-based violence, environmental exploitation and/or other forms of systemic harm and oppression.- Financial Need. - Active in movements for progressive social change - Enrolled in a degree or certificate program at the post-secondary level
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Duke UniversityFull tuitionDeadline for 2025 TBDBeginning in the fall 2023 semester, Duke University will provide full tuition grants for undergraduate students admitted to Duke from North Carolina and South Carolina whose family incomes are $150,000 or less.

For Duke students who are residents of the Carolinas with family incomes of $65,000 or less, Duke will provide full tuition grants, plus financial assistance for housing, meals and some course materials or other campus expenses, without the need for student loans.		All citizens and eligible non-citizens must file the FAFSA for consideration.- Students must fully complete FAFSA/CSS during application process to be considered for the Program - Residents of North Carolina and South Carolina with total household incomes* below $150,000 - Residents of North Carolina and South Carolina with total household incomes* below $65,000
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FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid		Varies; awards made until funds are depleted.June 30th, 2025Form that can be prepared annually by current & prospective college students (undergraduate & graduate) to determine their eligibility for student financial aid.
Must have work permit with temporary social security number; use 000-000-0000 in place of social security number for parents if needed; talk to your university to see if it will accept a hard copy application (print signature page at end & mail it directly university with parents’ signatures).
Student and at least one parent must create an account at this website to electronically sign the FAFSA.		US Citizen or Permanent Legal ResidentIf Permanent Legal Resident, must have work permit with temporary social security number. Contact FAFSA if you have any questions.
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Golden Door Scholarship4-year tuition; room & boardOctober 2025Golden Door Scholars provides scholarships for DACA & undocumented students. Students may be high school seniors or recent graduates. Preference will be given to high school graduates from states that require undocumented students to pay out-of-state tuition.High School Students: A unweighted GPA of 3.2 College Transfers: A colllege GPA of 3.0 or GEDDACA, TPS, U-1 Visa, Pending Asylum case open with USCIS, Pending Refugee, or Undocumented, foreign-born people who do not possess a valid visa or other recognized immigration documentation in the United States- Be graduating/have graduated from a US high school
- Reside in one of our regional states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
- Demonstrate high financial need.
- Have graduated or will graduate from a United States high school (or have earned or will earn a high school equivalency diploma).
- Live in the United States for at least four (4) years prior to applying for the Golden Door Scholarship.
- Have an unweighted high school GPA of 3.2.
- Be willing to relocate to and enroll full-time in a bachelor’s degree program.
- Be willing to pursue a major aligned with Golden Door Scholars’ preferred majors list.
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GOYA Foods Culinary Arts Scholarship Program$5,000 or $20,000March 3, 2025Goya Foods has established a scholarship program to assist incoming college freshmen majoring in Culinary Arts or Food Sciences. Renewable scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university of the student’s choice.

This program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor, and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.		A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)Be a United States citizen, a legal permanent resident, or a student granted DACA: U.S. citizens must provide a copy of their birth certificate, U.S. passport, certificate of citizenship or naturalization certificate, Permanent residents must provide a copy of their current permanent resident card or a current passport stamped I-551., DACA must provide a copy of their DACA approval letter.- Must be entering an accredited two-year or four-year institution as freshmen and majoring in a full-time Culinary Arts or Food Sciences* program for the 2025-26 academic year. Students enrolling in a two-year junior or community college must plan to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree and to receive the total maximum scholarship award of $20,000.
- Candidates must be obtaining their first undergraduate degree.
- Applicants may also be children of a Goya employee, broker, or independent driver provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.
- Must be willing to complete 10 hours per month of community service; this activity to be tracked by Scholarship America
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Greenville Tech FoundationVaries2024/2025 Closed - 2025/2026 Date TBD For eligible Greenville Tech students Must demonstrate academic achievement by finishing with a minimum GPA of 2.0 for previous high school and/or college academic work.US Citizen, Permanent Resident, DACA- Must apply or be enrolled in a Greenville Tech accredited certificate, diploma or associate degree curriculum program of the student’s choice. - Must have the current year FAFSA information on file with the Office of Financial Aid at GTC by the application due-date with a determined financial need.
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HENAAC Scholars ProgramMerit-based $500 - $5,000, Non-merit based $500 - $1,000Dates for 2025-26 school year TBD The goal of the Program is to increase the persistence to graduation among underrepresented and underserved STEM college students. Must be of Hispanic origin and/or must significantly demonstrate leadership or service within the Hispanic communityApplicants must have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for merit-based scholarships. Applicants may have a minimum 2.5 GPA for non-merit-based donor scholarships.- Application
- Personal Statement addressing a topic determined by Great Minds in STEM.
- Resume
- One Peer Letter of Recommendation from a friend, classmate, lab partner, roommate, teammate, or fellow member of a campus or community organization
- One Faculty Letter of Recommendation from a faculty, teacher, mentor, advisor, counselor, principal, dean, or MEP Director
- Official Transcript with the imprinted seal or signature of your college or high school (Transcripts must be in English). Transcripts must indicate a cumulative GPA based on a 4.0 scale.
- Self-photo (used for publication purposes only)		- Applicants must demonstrate merit through academic achievements, leadership and campus/community activities
- Applicants must be pursuing a science, technology, engineering or math degree
- Applicants must be of Hispanic descent and/or must demonstrate significant leadership or service within the underserved community
- Applicants may be enrolled full-time or part-time at the time of application and the time of the scholarship award
- Applicants must be enrolled in a STEM or health-related undergraduate or graduate program for the upcoming fall semester, at an accredited 2-yr or 4-yr college/university in the U.S. or its territories.
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Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth AwardsVariesOpening in Fall 2025 The Youth Awards was founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering its 26th year, the Youth Awards honors Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Community Service, Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship & Business, Green Sustainability, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Public Service & Social Justice, and Technology.Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scaleUS Citizen, DACAOpen to all U.S. States & Categories- Be currently enrolled in high school or home school program and graduating in the spring of 2025
- Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2025-2026
- Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
- If selected, attendance to the virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund$500-$5,000February 15, 2025The HSF Scholarship is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a university degree. Scholarships are available, on a competitive basis, to: High school seniors, Undergraduate students (all years), Community college students transferring to four year universities, Graduate StudentsMinimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate studentsU.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA, or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA)- Must be of Hispanic heritage
- Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
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Jackie Robinson FoundationUp to $30,000 over four yearsJanuary 9, 2025The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) perpetuates the memory of Jackie Robinson by providing generous four-year scholarships and comprehensive support services to highly motivated college students with financial needs to ensure their success and further develop their leadership potential.U.S. CitizenOnline Application Components:
• One recommendation;
• Demographic information;
• High school information, including a
high school transcript;
• College plans;
• Four essays;
• Activities, honors, and distinctions;
• Completion of CSS profile;
• Test scores (AP, IB, PSAT, ACT, or SAT)
if applicable.		- Be a graduating, minority high school senior - Present evidence of financial need - Demonstrate a record of academic excellence - Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service - Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college within the United States or affiliated with a United States-based college or university - Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.
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Jimmy Rane Foundation Up to $5,000February 7, 2025The Jimmy Rane Foundation was established with the purpose of sending deserving students to college. Since then, the Foundation has awarded 680 scholarships to well-deserving students. These hard-working and outstanding students have taken these scholarships all over the country to institutions including: Auburn, Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Indiana, Troy, Duke, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, Georgia and many more. We’re confident that these exceptional scholars will use their education to accomplish great things. We're also confident that they will one day return the favor to someone else in need.A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for graduating high school seniorsU.S. Citizens or permanent residentsClick here for ALL Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship Eligibility
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Jump-Start ScholarshipsVariesVariesThe College JumpStart Scholarship is an annual, merit-based competition -- financial need is not considered -- that is open to 10th-12th graders, college students and non-traditional students.U.S. Citizen or legal resident- Complete the online application including the personal statement

- Financial need is not considered nor are grades or test scores		Current student (high school 10th-12th or college) or planning to enter college within the next 12 months
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League of United Latin American Citizens National Scholarship FundVariesVariesLNESC provides a number of important scholarship opportunities, which include awards that range in award amount and have varying eligibility criteria. Some scholarships are available to all post-secondary students regardless of major while others are available to students pursuing specific degrees. Requirements vary depending on the award.Open to high school seniors, undergraduate students and graduate students.
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MALDEFVariesVariesMALDEF shares an extensive list of scholarships, including many that do not inquire about immigration status or require a valid social security number. The overview of scholarships provided includes website links that you are advised to visit for more complete details as it is not practical to list every requirement of each scholarship.US Citizen, Permanent Resident, DACA, Undocumented
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McDonald's HACER Scholarship$5,000-$100,000February 6, 2025The McDonald's HACER® National Scholarship Program offers scholarships to up to 30 outstanding Hispanic students from all over the country. Funds are aimed to help recipients finance their college tuition, and there are three tiers. Tier 1 recipients are awarded up to $100,000. Tier 2 recipients receive $20,000 or $10,000 and Tier 3 recipients receive $5,000. Recipients are selected based on their academic achievement, community involvement, personal statement and financial need. To date, more than $33 million in McDonald’s HACER® National Scholarships have been awarded to Hispanic students across the country.You carry a minimum 2.8 GPAMust be a legal U.S. Resident, U.S. Citizen or a DREAMER/DACA recipient- Transcript
- Personal statement
- Letter of recommendation to be submitted online
- List of community service projects
- Please note, FAFSA Student Aid Index (SAI) is no longer required during the initial application process. If you are selected as a semi-finalist, you will be required to provide your FAFSA Submission Summary. In preparation for semi-finalist decisions, complete your
FAFSA application.		- You’re a high school senior
- You’re under 21 years old
- You’re eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school with a full-time course of study
- You’ll disclose other scholarship programs that you’ve applied for
- You’ll enroll and attend an accredited institution in the academic year after your selection (verification needed, as scholarship funds are paid directly to the schools)
- You have at least one parent of Hispanic/Latino heritage
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund $10,000Opens January 6, 2025The Meeting Street Scholarship fund is available to hard-working, high-achieving students in South Carolina who have been accepted at one of the state’s qualifying colleges or universities.Need to meet 2/3 of the requirements - Graduated high school with a 3.0 - Ranked top 30% of your graduating class - 1100 SAT or 22 ACTSouth Carolina legal residents Click here for ALL Requirements
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National ScholarshipThe Scholarship is for up to $16,500 for an associate’s degree and $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree$25,000 for a bachelor’s degree.February 28, 2025They think of the National Scholarship as the “Pell Grant” for highly motivated undocumented students who are eligible to receive in-state tuition in their home state (not applicable if attending a private institution) but still have significant, unmet financial need.GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scaleApplications are open to undocumented immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2019.- Came to the United States before the age of 16 - Have significant unmet financial need; - Have graduated before the Fall of 2025 - Intend to enroll full-time in an associate or bachelor’s degree program - Are eligible for in-state tuition
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NBC Universal Media Scholarship$5,0002025 Dates Coming SoonThe NBCUniversal Media Scholarship Program is intended to assist and encourage outstanding undergraduate Latino students attending a U.S. post-secondary institution with an interest in the media and entertainment industry.Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalentMust be a U. S. Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, or have legal authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future- A college sophomore or junior enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university - At least 18 years of age or older - Have an interest in the media and entertainment industry; all majors are welcomed
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Opportunity ScholarshipMax of $100,000 for a bachelor’s degreeJanuary 31, 2025We created our Opportunity Scholarship for undocumented students who live in states where they effectively have no access to college – either because they face paying out-of-state tuition or because their state will simply not admit them into its universities. We call these locked-out states.A GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scaleApplications are open to undocumented immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2019.- Came to the United States before the age of 16 - Have significant unmet financial need - Live in and have graduated or will graduate from a high school in a targeted locked-out state by the end of the 2024-2025 academic year - Intend to relocate and live on campus and enroll full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at an Opportunity Partner College in the Fall term of the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Point Foundation ScholarshipVariesClosed | 2025 Dates Coming SoonTo be eligible for the scholarship a student must: have a strong academic achievement and proven track record of leadership and community involvement, work for the betterment of the LGBTQ community. Must be “out” as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community, and demonstrate financial need. - Must be enrolled or intending to enroll at an accredited college or university based in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska.
- Use scholarship funds at an accredited U.S. higher education institution between fall session 2026 and spring 2026.
- Be enrolled or intend to enroll in one of the following types of programs: a bachelor's degree, a master's or doctoral degree, or a medical, law, or other professional degree.
- Community college students must be transferring to a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university for the academic year of the scholarship. Students who will be enrolled at a 2-year institution for the academic year of the scholarship should apply to the Community College Scholarship.
- Must be at least a senior in high school.
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QuestBridgeFull four-year scholarship, worth over $325,000September 26, 2025We are looking for high school seniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite financial challenges. We take a holistic approach to reviewing applications, and we do not have absolute criteria or cut-offs for GPA, standardized test scores, income, or other factors. Finalists typically come from households earning less than $65,000 annually for a typical household of four.U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, DACA, UndocumentedVaries
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Sallie Mae's Free Scholarship SearchVaries Varies Resources, scholarship & loans database and search engine.All Students
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Scholarship America Dream AwardVaries Varies National Scholarship DatabaseAll Students
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Scholarships and Grants for South Carolina ResidentsVariesVaries depending on the grantList of scholarship and grant opportunities for student residents of South CarolinaU.S. Citizen -> South Carolina residents
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Scholarships.comVariesVariesA comprehensive list of scholarships available in South Carolina and nationwide. Varies
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Science Ambassador Scholarship$40,000Opens Fall 2025A full–tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math.US Citizen, Permanent Resident, DACA, Undocumented
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Sirrine Scholarships$2,000April 15, 2025Sirrine Scholarships are awarded for a maximum of four years for undergraduate study at a two- or four-year institution. Sirrine Scholarships are renewable for a maximum of three (3) years, provided the student maintains satisfactory progress toward the completion of his/her program of studies.US Citizen, Permanent Resident, contact for more information.
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Suzannah Blackwell Scholarship$500March 31, 2025A total of four $500 scholarships will be awarded each spring: two in North Carolina and two in South Carolina.Current SC and NC High School Seniors who are current or former multilingual learners and intend to continue their education at an accredited U.S. university or community college in the 2024-2025 school year will be eligible candidates.
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The Greenville Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta SororityVariesFebruary 23, 2025The Greenville (SC) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is seeking qualified students from Greenville County for our annual scholarship. Our scholarship is part of a larger commitment to provide encouragement and support to students who choose higher education as their goal. This scholarship is available for male or female African-American graduating seniors. Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or greater- Male or female African-American graduating senior - Acceptance and attendance at an accredited institution of higher education for Fall 2024 (full-time registration required)
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The Voyager ScholarshipVaries (up to 50,000)Closed | 2025 Dates Coming SoonThe Voyager Scholarship was created by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, Airbnb Co-founder and CEO, to help shape such leaders. Even though they come from different backgrounds, both the President and Brian believe that exposure to new places and experiences generates understanding, empathy, and cooperation which equips the next generation to create meaningful change.U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, DACA, Undocumented
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Truliant Scholarships$1,500-2,500February 2, 2025These funds are provided by the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation. Scholarships are available to members of any credit union in North and South Carolina. Both academic and needs-based scholarships for all levels of higher education are awarded, including technical and community college scholarships.Fred J. Sarda Scholarships – $1,500 each
Applicants must be:
(1) A first-time college student
(2) A high school senior accepted to be enrolled in an accredited college, community college or university in Fall 2023
(3) A member of Truliant Federal Credit Union

Clyde Padgett Scholarship – $2,500
Eligible applicants must be:
(1) A first-time college student
(2) A high school senior accepted to be enrolled in an accredited college, community college or university in Fall 2023
(3) A dependent of a current Truliant employee, an employee retired with full benefits or a volunteer/board member
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Urban League of the Upstate ScholarshipsVariesVariesList of scholarships for students who live in the Upstate (SC)US Citizen, Permanent Resident, DACA (varies)
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Watson Brown Foundation$6,000 across 2 semestersFebruary 8, 2025The primary mission of the Watson-Brown Foundation is providing need and merit-based scholarships to select Georgia and South Carolina students attending accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States. The scholarships are renewable in amounts of $3000 and $5000.- Must live in upstate counties - Will attend a 4-year college
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