Colleges are always looking to diversify their campuses and to make their schools more accessible to students of all ethnicities, economic backgrounds and religious beliefs. For this reason, many scholarships are restricted to minority students, Hispanics being one of them. That’s right, just being of Hispanic descent can make you eligible for scholarships and grants.
- Hispanic scholarships can be found at Scholarships.com or visit Hispanic Scholarships
- Also many other scholarships are available at: College Scholarships
Additional Resources for Undocumented Students
Below we have listed a variety of resources available to undocumented students, including scholarship opportunities geared specifically for this demographic. We hope that you find these resources helpful.
- AB 540 Coalition of Santa Barbara
- AB540 Website
- Chicana/Latina Foundation
- College Sense: How to Pay for College
- Dream Act Portal
- Dream Act of 2011
- Educators for Fair Consideration
- FinAid – The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
- Grant Scholarships
- MALDEF – The Latino Legal Voice for Civil Rights in America
Scholarships for Undocumented Students
College-bound students who are not citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States are not eligible for State of federal financial assistance because of their immigration status. In addition, they are generally classified as international students and therefore are required to pay higher tuition and fees. However, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) has compiled a list of scholarships that are open to undocumented students. The list is available on MALDEF’s website or by calling (213) 629-2512.
- Absolutely Scholarships
- Affinity Plus Foundation
- Dorothy Vandercook Peach Scholarship Grandmothers for Peace International Scholarship – 9444 Medstead Way; Elk Grove, CA 95758-1067
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities - Hispanic Outlook Scholarship Fund
- Hispanic Scholarship com
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- College Connection Scholarship
- Commission Femenil Scholarship – Attn: Ann Gonzalez; PO Box 86013; Los Angeles, CA 90031
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute - Fastweb.com
- Latin American Professional Women’s Education – PO Box 31532; Los Angeles, CA 90031
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) - Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate Scholarship – Geneseo Migrant Center; PO Box 549; Geneseo, NY 14553
- NAHP Presidential Classroom Scholars
National High School Essay Contest – 1501 16th St. NW; Washington, DC 20036; Telephone number 202-387-2477
National Peace Essay Contest - Nursing Scholarships for Ethnic People of Color – 555 W. 57th St.; New York 10013
- Organic Way to Grow Essay Contest
- PAACO Hispanic Student Athletic Scholarship – 5715 North Freeway; Houston, TX 77076; Telephone number 713-697-7600
- Papa John’s Scholarship
- Ruben Salazar Scholarship – National Association of Hispanic Journalists; Scholarship Committee; 1000 National Press Bldg.; Washington, DC 20045
SAMMY Award - Society of Exploration Geophysics Found. – PO Box 702740; Tulsa, OK 74170
Stephen Phillip Memorial Scholarship – PO Box 871; Salem, MA Telephone number 978-744-2111 - The Ana Maria Arias Scholarship – Attn: Alma Rojas; 1725 K. St. NW, Suite 501; Washington, DC 20006
- Tylenol Undergraduate Scholarship
Upward Bound U.S. – Department of Education Scholarship Coordinator Federal Student Aid; PO Box 84; Washington, DC 20044; Resident of Texas? The Hispanic Women in Leadership extends a scholarship invitation to any and all graduating senior Hispanic females. This is absolutely designed for academically talented students that are enrolled in a school in Texas.