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DESPIERTA BORICUA - SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE
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Last Updated: October 01, 2025
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Scholarship NameOrganizationAmountDeadlineEligibilityGPA RequiredTarget GroupApplication LinkEssay RequiredStatusNotes
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CATEGORY: MAJOR NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS (Open to All Students)
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Coca-Cola Scholars ProgramCoca-Cola Scholars Foundation$20,000September 30, 2025U.S. high school seniors with strong leadership and community service3.0All Studentshttps://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.orgYesActive150 awards annually, merit-based scholarship recognizing leadership and impact
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Dell Scholars ProgramMichael & Susan Dell Foundation$20,000 + laptop + textbook creditsDecember 1, 2025Low-income, highly motivated students (Pell Grant-eligible) in college readiness programs2.4Low-Income Studentshttps://www.dellscholars.orgYesActive500 students annually, emphasis on grit and college persistence support
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Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student (MVS)Elks National Foundation$1,000-$7,500/year (up to $30,000 total)November 12, 2025U.S. citizen high school seniors judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial needN/AAll Studentshttps://www.elks.org/scholarsYesActive500 scholarships nationwide, renewable, top 20 finalists interview for largest awards
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The Gates Scholarship (TGS)Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationFull Cost of AttendanceSeptember 15, 2025Pell-eligible minority high school seniors (African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander)3.3Underrepresented Minoritieshttps://www.thegatesscholarship.orgYesActive300 awards annually, last-dollar funding covers all unmet need for tuition, fees, room/board, books
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Jackie Robinson Foundation ScholarshipJackie Robinson FoundationUp to $35,000 over 4 yearsJanuary 9, 2026Minority high school seniors with leadership, community service, and financial needN/AMinority Studentshttps://www.jackierobinson.orgYesActiveProvides mentoring and leadership development opportunities in addition to funding
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Burger King Scholars ProgramBurger King McLamore Foundation$1,000-$50,000December 15, 2025High school seniors in U.S., Canada, or Puerto Rico2.5All Studentshttps://www.burgerkingfoundation.orgYesActiveMultiple award tiers based on academic achievement and work ethic
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Horatio Alger ScholarshipHoratio Alger AssociationUp to $25,000March 15, 2026High school seniors who have faced significant adversity and financial need2.0Students Overcoming Adversityhttps://www.horatioalger.orgYesActiveNeed-based scholarship for students demonstrating perseverance
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QuestBridge National College MatchQuestBridgeFull 4-year scholarshipSeptember 26, 2025High-achieving, low-income high school seniors3.5Low-Income High Achievershttps://www.questbridge.orgYesActiveMatches students with partner colleges for full-ride opportunities
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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation ScholarshipJack Kent Cooke FoundationUp to $55,000/yearNovember 15, 2025High-achieving high school seniors with financial need3.5All Students (High Achievers)https://www.jkcf.orgYesActiveOne of the most generous scholarships, highly competitive
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CATEGORY: HISPANIC/LATINO SCHOLARSHIPS
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholars ProgramHispanic Scholarship Fund$500-$5,000February 15, 2026Hispanic heritage students from high school to graduate level, U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA3.0 (HS), 2.5 (College/Grad)Hispanic/Latino Studentshttps://www.hsf.net/scholarshipYesActiveOpens Jan 1, all majors eligible, includes mentorship and career opportunities
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McDonald's HACER National ScholarshipMcDonald'sUp to $100,000 (multiple tiers)February 5 - March 6, 2026Hispanic/Latino high school seniors with financial need, U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA under 212.8Hispanic/Latino Studentshttps://www.mcdonalds.com/hacerYesActiveUp to 30 awards nationally, can be used at 2-year or 4-year colleges
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Hispanic Heritage Youth AwardsHispanic Heritage FoundationUp to $4,000November 2, 2025Latino high school seniors, multiple categories (Business, STEM, Healthcare, Education, etc.)3.0Hispanic/Latino StudentsYesActivehttps://hispanicheritage.orgGold, Silver, Bronze awards in various categories for college or community projects
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Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic LeadersUnited States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI)$500-$1,000November 2025Hispanic/Latino graduating high school or college students enrolling full-time, DACA/undocumented welcomeN/AHispanic/Latino Studentshttps://www.ushli.orgYesActiveDemonstrated financial need required, all fields of study eligible
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LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF)League of United Latin American Citizens$250-$2,000March 31, 2026Hispanic/Latino heritage, full-time enrollment in 2-year, 4-year, vocational, or graduate programs, U.S. citizens, legal residents, or DACA3.0 (for top tier)Hispanic/Latino StudentsApply through local LULAC councilVariesActiveApply via participating local LULAC Councils, based on academics, extracurriculars, and leadership
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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) ScholarshipsSHPE National$2,000-$10,000February 2026SHPE members pursuing STEM degrees (high school seniors, undergrad, or grad students)2.5Hispanic/Latino STEM Studentshttps://www.shpe.org/scholarshipsYesActiveMust be SHPE member, multiple corporate-sponsored awards available
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Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) ScholarshipGreat Minds in STEM$500-$5,000April 30, 2026Hispanic descent pursuing undergraduate or graduate STEM or health-related fields3.0Hispanic/Latino STEM Studentshttps://www.greatmindsinstem.orgYesActiveFormerly HENAAC Scholarship, requires leadership or community involvement
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La Unidad Latina Foundation ScholarshipLa Unidad Latina Foundation (LULF)$500-$2,000March 31, 2026 (Spring)Latino students enrolled full-time (undergraduate or graduate) who completed at least one year of college2.8Latino Studentshttps://www.lulf.orgYesActiveSemi-annual cycles, U.S. citizenship not required, ~7 awards nationally including NY and LGBTQ+ specific
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National Hispanic Health Professional Student ScholarshipNHMA FoundationUp to $20,000September 2025Hispanic/Latino graduate students in health fields (medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, public health)3.0Hispanic/Latino Health Studentshttps://www.nhmamd.orgYesActiveRequires commitment to serving Hispanic communities, $2,000-$5,000/year awards
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TheDream.US National ScholarshipTheDream.USUp to $33,000-$39,000February 2026DACA/undocumented students who came to U.S. before 2017, significant financial need2.5DACA/Undocumented Studentshttps://www.thedream.usYesActiveMust attend partner college, all majors eligible
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TheDream.US Opportunity ScholarshipTheDream.USUp to $100,000February 2026DACA/undocumented students in 'locked out' states with no access to federal aid2.5DACA/Undocumented Studentshttps://www.thedream.usYesActiveIncludes room and board for out-of-state partner colleges
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Prospanica Scholarship (NSHMBA)Prospanica$2,000-$5,000April 2026Active Prospanica members, undergrad (at least sophomore) or graduate students in business, finance, accounting, STEM3.0Hispanic Business Studentshttps://www.prospanica.orgYesActiveApplication opens February, cultivates Hispanic leaders in corporate/entrepreneurial fields
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) ScholarshipCHCI$2,500-$5,000April 16, 2026Latino heritage, enrolled in accredited institution, demonstrated leadership3.0Latino Studentshttps://chci.org/programs/scholarshipsYesActiveLeadership and community service emphasized
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CATEGORY: PUERTO RICAN SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS
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National Puerto Rican Day Parade ScholarshipNational PR Day Parade, Inc.$2,000April 2026Puerto Rican descent, ages 17-25, high school seniors or college students with community service3.0Puerto Rican Studentshttps://www.nprdpinc.orgYesActive100 awards annually, open to students nationwide, any major
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Puerto Rican Bar Association (PRBA) ScholarshipPRBA Scholarship Fund (New York)$10,000June 30, 2026Puerto Rican/Latino law students who are NY residents, attending NY law school, or committed to practice in NYN/APuerto Rican/Latino Law Studentshttps://www.prba.netYesActiveMultiple awards, promotes Puerto Rican representation in legal profession
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Unidos x Puerto Rico ScholarshipFundación Unidos por Puerto Rico$10,000August 2025Puerto Rico residents entering first year of college, priority to descendants of Mameyes landslide victimsN/APuerto Rico Residentshttps://www.unidosporpuertorico.comYesActiveSupports Puerto Rican youth overcoming hardship, any major eligible
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Fundación Ceiba ScholarshipFundación CeibaFull TuitionMay 2026Puerto Rican students attending UPR-Mayagüez majoring in engineering or entrepreneurshipN/APuerto Rican Engineering Studentshttps://www.ceiba-upr.orgYesActiveFull-ride scholarship, requires financial need, academic excellence, and commitment to service
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House of Puerto Rico San Diego ScholarshipHouse of Puerto Rico, CA$2,500July 2026Puerto Rican descent students in San Diego County (graduating HS or in college)N/APuerto Rican Students (San Diego)https://www.houseofpuertorico.orgYesActiveRegional scholarship, requires personal essay and community service involvement
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Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce ScholarshipPR Chamber of CommerceVariesVariesPuerto Rican high school seniors with disabilitiesN/APuerto Rican Students with DisabilitiesContact local PR ChamberYesActiveSpecialized support for students with disabilities
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Kinesis ScholarsKinesis PR$2,500-$5,000May 15Must be a resident of Puerto Rico, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or reside in Puerto Rico; high academic standingGPA 3.5+Puerto Rico Residentshttps://www.kinesispr.org/YesInactiveRenewable scholarship program with support services (mentoring, career prep, etc.)
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Posse Arts Puerto Rico InitiativePosse FoundationFull TuitionOctober 2025Artistically talented Puerto Rican high school studentsN/APuerto Rican Arts Studentshttps://www.possefoundation.orgYesActiveFull-tuition scholarship to Bard College, includes leadership training and support
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CATEGORY: ADDITIONAL HISPANIC/LATINO SCHOLARSHIPS
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Café Bustelo El Café del Futuro ScholarshipHACU & J.M. Smucker Company$5,000June 30, 202518+, legal U.S. resident, full-time at HACU member institution, Hispanic/Latino heritage, financial need, first-generation2.0Hispanic/Latino First-Gen Studentshttps://hacu.net/programs/hacu-scholarship-program/YesActive25 awards annually, essay in English or Spanish, finalists must submit additional docs
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Health Care Scholars United ScholarshipHACU & United Health Foundation$5,000/year renewable (up to $20,000)May 31, 2025Enrolled at HACU institution, pursuing clinical healthcare professions (physician, nurse, PA, etc.)3.0Hispanic/Latino Healthcare Studentshttps://hacu.awardspring.com/YesActive95 awards, renewable up to 4 years, includes Adelante Leadership Institute attendance
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Organization of Latino Actuaries ScholarshipOrganization of Latino Actuaries (OLA)$4,000-$7,500March 31, 2025Latino heritage, pursuing actuarial career, high school seniors (enrolled for next year), undergrad, or grad studentsN/ALatino Actuarial Studentshttps://latinoactuaries.org/scholarships/YesActive20+ scholarships, top Cresta award $7,500, named scholarships $5,000 with internships
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Actuarial Diversity ScholarshipThe Actuarial Foundation$1,000-$4,000 + $500 exam bonusJune 1, 2025Hispanic/Latino or other underrepresented minorities, pursuing actuarial degree, U.S. citizen or DACA3.0Hispanic/Latino Actuarial Studentshttps://actuarialfoundation.org/scholarships/YesActiveRenewable, increasing amounts by year ($1K freshman to $4K senior), 387 scholarships since 2009
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CATEGORY: STEM SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITIES
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Latinos in Technology ScholarshipHispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley$6,000/year renewable (up to $18,000)Fall/Winter 2025Latino/Hispanic, junior/senior year or community college transfer, STEM major, Northern CA resident or student3.0Latino STEM Studentshttps://www.svcf.org/scholarships/latinos-in-technology-scholarshipYesActiveRenewable 3 years, includes mentorship, STEM tours, networking, internship access
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HOLA at Microsoft ScholarshipMicrosoft / Scholarship America$20,000 (3 awards) or $2,500 (10 awards)March 17, 2025Hispanic/Latinx high school seniors, engineering/CS/business majors, U.S. citizen or DACA3.0Hispanic/Latinx HS Seniorshttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/hola-scholarshipYesActive$20K awards renewable 4 years ($5K/year), essay about tech career plans
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Generation Google ScholarshipGoogle / Institute of International Education$10,000 USDAugust 14, 2025Underrepresented minorities in tech, CS/engineering majors, high school seniors or current undergradsStrong academic recordUnderrepresented Minorities in Techhttps://www.iie.org/programs/generationgoogle/YesActivePreference to historically underrepresented groups including Hispanic/Latinx, not renewable
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CATEGORY: BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS
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Deloitte Foundation HACU Scholars ProgramDeloitte Foundation (via HACU)$5,000June 30, 2025Full-time undergrad at HACU institution, accounting/business/CS/engineering/finance majors, financial aid eligible3.0HACU Students in Business/STEMhttps://hacu.net/programs/hacu-scholarship-program/NoActive68 awards, renewable, U.S. citizens or permanent residents
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Miller Lite Brewed to be Bright ScholarshipMolson Coors (via HACU)$5,000August 17, 202521+ years old, enrolled at HACU institution, brewery/beverage industry related majors2.5Students Interested in Beverage Industryhttps://hacu.net/programs/hacu-scholarship-program/NoActive24 awards, must attend HACU Leadership Institute Nov 1-3, 2025 in Aurora, CO (expenses covered)
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GFOA Clark Burrus Public Service Academic ScholarshipGovernment Finance Officers Association$10,000November 2025Minority student, pursuing career in state/local government finance, U.S./Canada citizenN/AMinority Students - Public Financehttps://www.gfoa.org/available-scholarshipsYesActiveGrad or upper-level undergrad, public admin/accounting/finance/political science majors
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AICPA Foundation Scholarship for Future CPAsAICPA Foundation$5,000-$10,000March 15, 2026AICPA Student Affiliate member, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, pursuing CPA licensure, 30+ credit hours completed3.0Accounting Students Pursuing CPAhttps://www.thiswaytocpa.com/education/scholarship-search/NoActive20 awards, full-time or part-time if working toward CPA experience, financial need considered
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CATEGORY: HEALTHCARE, MEDICAL & SOCIAL WORK SCHOLARSHIPS
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Abbott Scholarship Fund (via NAHN)Abbott / National Association of Hispanic Nurses$10,000Early 2026Enrolled in accredited nursing program (BSN/MSN/DNP/PhD), NAHN member, pursuing clinical researchN/AUnderrepresented Nursing Studentshttps://www.nahnnet.org/ScholarshipsYesActive8 awards (4 nursing, 1 NP, 3 PhD), focus on diversity in clinical trials
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William G. Anderson, DO Minority ScholarshipAmerican Osteopathic Foundation$10,000March 3 - May 12, 2025Minority OMS-III or OMS-IV, top 50% of class, leadership in addressing health equityTop 50%Minority Osteopathic Medical Studentshttps://aof.org/grants/aof-william-g-anderson-do-minority-scholarshipYesActiveIncludes AOF Honors Gala invitation & travel stipend, multiple awards annually
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AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine ScholarshipAmerican Medical Association Foundation$10,000October 2025Entering final year of medical school, African American/Black, Latinx/Hispanic, or Indigenous, school nomination requiredN/AUnderrepresented Medical Studentshttps://amafoundation.org/physicians-of-tomorrowYesActivePart of Physicians of Tomorrow program, $62M+ awarded since 1950, must be nominated by dean
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Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial ScholarshipNASW FoundationUp to $4,000January/February 2026NASW member, MSW student, commitment to American Indian/Alaska Native and/or Hispanic/Latino populations3.0MSW Students Serving Latino Communitieshttps://www.naswfoundation.org/scholarshipsYesActiveUp to 10 awards ($40K total), can reapply for second year
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CATEGORY: WOMEN IN STEM SCHOLARSHIPS
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BHW Group Women in STEM ScholarshipThe BHW Group$3,000April 15, 2026Women pursuing undergraduate or master's in STEM at U.S. schoolN/AWomen in STEMhttps://thebhwgroup.com/scholarshipYesActiveWinner announced May 15, applications open January, awarded since 2018
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Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarship ProgramSociety of Women EngineersAverage $4,500 (up to $19,000)January 31, 2026Women in ABET-accredited engineering/engineering tech/CS programsVaries (typically 3.0)Women in Engineering/CShttps://swe.org/scholarships/YesActive$1M+ distributed annually, 328 scholarships in 2024-25, single application for all eligible awards
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Aysen Tunca Memorial ScholarshipSociety of Physics Students$2,500March 15, 2026Female undergrad (sophomore/junior), STEM major, SPS member, U.S. citizen or permanent residentN/AFemale STEM Studentshttps://students.aip.org/aysen-tunca-memorial-scholarshipYesActivePreference to first-gen students or those who overcame significant obstacles
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Palantir Women in Technology ScholarshipPalantir Technologies$7,000March 22, 2026Female undergrad (freshman-junior), CS/software engineering or related field, U.S./Canada/Mexico studentN/AWomen in Computer ScienceEmail: wit-scholarship@palantir.comYesActive10 awards, virtual professional development workshops, interview opportunity for internship/full-time
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CATEGORY: FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
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Kadzai Law Group First Generation ScholarshipKadzai Law Group, LLC$2,500/semesterOctober 1, 2025 (biannual)First-generation college student, 17+, undergrad or grad, U.S. citizen or permanent residentN/AFirst-Generation Studentshttps://www.kadzailawgroup.com/scholarshipYes (video)Active3-5 minute video submission, biannual deadlines (Fall & Spring)
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Editor World First-Generation Graduate Student ScholarshipEditor World LLC$1,000May 1, 2025First-generation student, enrolled or enrolling in grad program Fall 2025, U.S. resident, 18+N/AFirst-Generation Graduate Studentshttps://www.editorworld.com/scholarshipYesActive900-word essay on academic success and access to resources, recipient notified July 2025
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NSHSS First Generation ScholarshipNational Society of High School Scholars$1,000 (2 awards)Varies (check website)First-generation HS senior, college freshman, sophomore, or junior3.5First-Generation Studentshttps://www.nshss.org/scholarships/YesActive500-800 word essay on challenges faced as first-gen student
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CATEGORY: COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS
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Phi Theta Kappa Hites Transfer ScholarshipPhi Theta Kappa International Honor Society$7,500December 2, 2025PTK member, 45+ credits completed, intend to transfer to 4-year college full-time3.5PTK Transfer Studentshttps://www.ptk.org/scholarships/YesActiveFor PTK members transferring to bachelor's programs, recognizes academic achievement & leadership
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Phi Theta Kappa University Partner Transfer ScholarshipsPTK + 800+ Four-Year InstitutionsAverage $4,500 (varies by school)Varies by institutionPTK member in good standing, 30+ transferable credits, transferring to partner institution3.0-3.5 (varies)PTK Transfer Studentshttps://www.ptk.org/scholarships/VariesActive800+ partner schools, many guaranteed scholarships, can stack with other awards
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Phi Theta Kappa All-USA Academic Team ScholarshipPhi Theta Kappa International Honor Society$5,000December 2, 2025PTK member, 36+ credits completed, college nomination required3.5High-Achieving PTK Studentshttps://www.ptk.org/scholarships/YesActiveBy nomination only, recognizes academic excellence combined with leadership & service
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CATEGORY: STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LATINO STUDENTS
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SSA Diversity ScholarshipStudy Spanish Abroad (SSA)$1,500 (semester/year) or $500 (summer)May 15 (Fall), Oct 1 (Spring), Apr 30 (Summer)Underrepresented students in study abroad including Hispanic/Latino, SSA program in Argentina/Cuba/Puerto Rico/Spain3.0Diverse Students Studying Spanishhttps://ssabroad.org/programs/scholarships/YesActive$230K+ awarded since 2001, 400-500 word essay, Spanish Heritage Speaker Scholarship also available
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IES Abroad Diversity Scholarships and AidIES AbroadOver $6M annually (need-based)Varies by programUnderrepresented communities including Hispanic/Latino, first-gen, accepted to IES Abroad programN/AUnderrepresented Study Abroad Studentshttps://www.iesabroad.org/scholarships-aid/YesActive10-minute online application, priority to high financial need & Pell recipients, rolling decisions
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TCA Study Abroad Scholarship for American Minority StudentsTurkish Coalition of America$500-$2,000Rolling basis (year-round)Hispanic American (and other minorities), studying in Turkey/TRNC/Bosnia via U.S. institutionN/AHispanic Study Abroad Studentshttps://www.tc-america.org/scholarships/YesActiveUp to 100 students annually, must be accepted to program before applying
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Benjamin A. Gilman International ScholarshipU.S. Department of StateAverage $4,000October & March (twice yearly)U.S. citizen, undergrad, Federal Pell Grant recipient, studying abroad 4+ weeksGood standing (2.0+)Pell Grant Recipients Studying Abroadhttps://www.gilmanscholarship.org/YesActivePriority to underrepresented students including Hispanic/Latino, first-gen, community college students
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