North Carolina, Charlotte Young people who have graduated from high school and college students who have “good grades” have the opportunity to be selected for a scholarship from the “Hispanic College Fund” or “North Carolina Hispanic College Fund (NCHCF) for the calendar 2022-2023.
Since the pandemic began, the scholarship application has been available entirely online.
“This process has been integrated into our system and the application form for the Hispanic College Fund is available throughout the year on our website,” the entity indicated.
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Applications
Applications for the 2022-2023 calendar must be submitted no later than January 15 by 11:59 p.m.
These must be accompanied by the necessary documents so that they arrive at the NCHCF office on time.
“If applications or accompanying documents arrive after the deadline, they will not be accepted,” indicates the NCHCF.
Additionally, students selected for the scholarship will be informed by email on March 8.
For this calendar, scholarships between $500 and $2,500 will be awarded.
- The NCHCF scholarships were established by the North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals (NCSHP).
- All scholarships awarded will be sent directly to the community college or university where the student has enrolled.
Scholarship funds will be used for tuition and/or accommodation; and also for food.
If these expenses have already been covered, the award will be placed in an account at the educational institution for the student to use as needed.
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They give 50 scholarships to students
The Hispanic College Fund was able to award 50 scholarships to high school graduates and college students for a total of $35,000 for the 2021-2022 school year.
"These awards would not have been possible without the support of our steadfast community partners, the Goodnight Educational Foundation, Duke Energy, Juntos, the Luis A. Olivieri & Evelyn Robert Fund, the Global Network of Mexicans – Raleigh Chapter, as well as individual supporters from North Carolina and the Society of Hispanic Professionals (NCSHP)," the fund stated.
Scholarship recipients are students who have demonstrated outstanding academic skills, leadership, and participation in community service.
The youth were also honored at NCSHP's annual Hispanic Education Summit for middle and high school students on March 26.
Recipients received scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,500 for a total of $35,000.
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Eligibility Criteria
High school seniors must:
- Have Hispanic heritage (one Hispanic parent, or both parents half-Hispanic)
- Graduate of a North Carolina high school
- Have a four-year cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale (3.5 on a 5.0 scale)
University students must:
- Have Hispanic heritage (one Hispanic parent, or both parents half-Hispanic)
- Graduated from a North Carolina high school within the last two years
- Be enrolled in a community college or university, and have a GPA of 2.5 or better, on a 4.0 scale
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Selection criteria
Documents
- Two (2) signed letters of recommendation, each in a sealed envelope, from a high school teacher, principal, pastor, or employer. It can also be from other community leaders
- An official transcript from high school, college, or university
- A personal statement (500 words)
- Fill out the application: answer a questionnaire of questions
- Complete a resume, also known as a CV.
- Pages 1 and 2 of the parent's tax form, and the student's if applicable.
These documents must be in a sealed envelope. Consider that inside the envelope you must include the letters of recommendation in addition to the official transcripts, by January 15.
Additional considerations
-Be involved with a community organization or volunteer work
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Where to sign up?
For more information about scholarships for Hispanic students in North Carolina, expanded details on requirements and eligibility criteria, as well as to download the application form and complete the online questionnaire, visit the website of the North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals
The NCSHP is located at Chapel Hill Road, suite 209, Cary, NC 27513. Phone: 919-467-8424, Fax: 919-469-1785. Email: mailbox@theNCSHP.org
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