There are 180 awards of $10,000 each awarded nationally.
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be currently enrolled in high school or home school program and graduating in the spring of 2025.
B) Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines).
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13676/hispanic-heritage-youth-awards
The Youth Awards were founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering their 26th year, the Youth Awards honor Latinx 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.
Eligibility
- Be currently enrolled in high school or home school program and graduating in
the spring of 2025 - 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 2025-2026
- Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
- If selected, attendance to the virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory
Categories
- Community Service
- Education
- Engineering
- Entrepreneurship & Business
- Green Sustainability
- Healthcare & Science
- Media & Entertainment
- Public Service & Social Justice
- Technology
Deadline to apply is Nov. 3, 2024.
Notify Mr. Bianchi if you decide to apply.