The 2023 HSF Scholar Program Application is now open and closes on  February 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PT

Posted Date: 02/06/2023

Reminder - The 2023 HSF Scholar Program Application is now open and closes on  February 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PT. We encourage you to share this opportunity with students in your network.  Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants HSF Scholars are a part of an unrivaled group of 25,000+ Scholars from 50 states, and more than 1,200 institutions, who make up the current HSF Scholar network HSF Scholars have access to a network of over 65,000 HSF Alumni. HSF Alumni are leaders in their professions, communities, and the nation; many now serve as HSF mentors, career coaches, and volunteers HSF Scholars have access to a full range of Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training Career services include access to internships and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, Healthcare Summit, and Alumni Symposium Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and select career opportunities with HSF corporate partners Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which ranges from $500-$5,000 and awarded directly to students Deadline: February 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PT Eligibility: Must be of Hispanic heritage U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA Minimum 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 students Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2023-2024 academic year Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable) About HSF: HSF empowers families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible. Founded in 1975, HSF has awarded over $708 million in scholarships. HSF Scholars have access to valuable Scholar Support Services and, as funding permits, scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000. Additional Important information: It takes an average of 30 minutes for students to complete Phase I of the 2023 HSF Scholar Program Application No essays, recommendations, or document uploads are required in Phase I To get started, visit HSF.net and log into or create your myHSF profile to access the HSF Scholar Program Application HSF Scholar Application Timeline: January – Phase I of the HSF Scholar Program application opened January 1 and closes February 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PT Late February– Applicants are evaluated and the most competitive are selected as Finalists  March – Finalists are also announced and asked to submit essays, recommendations, transcripts, FAFSA, and other related documents June – HSF Scholars are announced (including students waitlisted for the HSF Scholar designation) June to December – Final Document Verification (financial aid award letter, enrollment verification, and related documents) December – 10,000 HSF Scholars are confirmed after the verification process is complete     Apply Now!     Sincerely,     Fidel A. Vargas President & CEO Hispanic Scholarship Fund