Scholarships for Hispanic Students in USA

The Sodexo Foundation and the STOP Hunger Scholarships recognize students who have committed to make a difference in the fight against hunger and its root causes in America.

INTRODUCTION:

The Sodexo Foundation is committed to being a driving and creative force that contributes to a hunger-free nation.  In order to eliminate hunger that affects 38 million people in the U.S., we must fight its root causes. The Sodexo Foundation supports innovative programs to help children and families in the United States who are battling problems like poverty, unemployment, lack of education, and food insecurity.

Amount of Each Scholarship: $500- $5000

ELIGIBILITY:

-Must be of Hispanic background
-Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
-Must be an undergraduate studying full-time in the United States or Puerto Rico for the  2009-2010 academic year
-Must have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
-Must demonstrate financial need
-Must be committed to alleviating hunger and poverty in the United States
 
HOW TO APPLY:

Required Documents:

-Official transcript - Postmarked by March 15th
-Proof of family income - Postmarked by March 15th
-Proof of citizenship status - Postmarked by March 15th
-Essay - Submitted online by March 15th
-Letter of Recommendation - Submitted online by March 15th
-Resume - Submitted online by March 15th
-Financial Aid verification (if chosen as semi finalist only) - Submitted online by June 30th

DEADLINE:
March 15th, 2009

SOURCE:  http://www.sodexofoundation.org/hunger_us/scholarships/scholarships.asp

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INTRODUCTION:

The Ford Motor Company Fund’s Mi Fuerza Program supports Hispanic undergraduate students studying any discipline nationwide.

Amount of Each Scholarship: $500-$5,000

ELIGIBILITY:

-Must be of Hispanic background
-Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
-Must be studying at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the 2008-2009 academic year
-Must be (or plan to be) enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student for the 2009-2010 academic year
-Must have earned and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
-Student must demonstrate financial need
 
HOW TO APPLY:

Required Documents:

-Official transcript - Postmarked by March 15th
-Proof of family income - Postmarked by March 15th
-Proof of citizenship status - Postmarked by March 15th
-Essay - Submitted online by March 15th
-Letter of Recommendation - Submitted online by March 15th
-Resume - Submitted online by March 15th
-Financial Aid verification (if chosen as semi finalist only) - Submitted online by June 30th

DEADLINE:   March 15th, 2009

SOURCE: http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.122/default.asp

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INTRODUCTION:

Manuel Candamo Memorial Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: May 1st, 2009
Total Scholarship Funds: $14,000
Amount of Each Scholarship: $500 - $2,500

ELIGIBILITY:

-Must be Puerto Rican or of Puerto Rican descent
-Must be a U.S. citizen residing in Puerto Rico
-Must be or plan to be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student at an accredited university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the 2009-2010 academic year
-Must have earned and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
-Student must demonstrate financial need
 
HOW TO APPLY:

Required Documents:

-Official transcript
-Proof of family income
-Proof of citizenship status
-Essay - Submitted online
-Letter of Recommendation - Submitted online
-Resume - Submitted online
-Financial Aid verification (if chosen as semi-finalist only)

DEADLINE:    May 1st, 2009

SOURCE:  http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1767

Tags: Manuel Candamo Memorial Scholarship, Puerto Rican Scholarships, Puerto rico Scholarships, Undergraduate Scholarships