Scholarship Application ProcessScholarship Application Process

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HistoryHistory

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading organization the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education. supporting Hispanic higher education.

Founded in 1975, HSF's vision is to Founded in 1975, HSF's vision is to strengthen the country by advancing strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic college education among Hispanic Americans. Americans.

AchievementsAchievements

HSF provides the Latino community more college HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. than any other organization in the country. During the 2007-2008 academic year, HSF During the 2007-2008 academic year, HSF awarded nearly 4,100 scholarships exceeding awarded nearly 4,100 scholarships exceeding $26.6 million. $26.6 million. In its 33-year historyIn its 33-year history, , HSF has awarded more HSF has awarded more than 86,000 scholarships worth more than $247 than 86,000 scholarships worth more than $247 million to Latinos from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, million to Latinos from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands attending Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands attending nearly 2,000 colleges and universities.nearly 2,000 colleges and universities.

Eligibility RequirementsEligibility Requirements

Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent residentresidentHave a minimum GPA of 3.0 (cumulative)Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (cumulative)Must apply for federal financial aid using Must apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSAthe FAFSAHave plans to enroll FULL-TIME in a Have plans to enroll FULL-TIME in a degree seeking program at a U.S. degree seeking program at a U.S. accredited institution in the Fall of 2009accredited institution in the Fall of 2009

How to ApplyHow to Apply

Visit Visit WWW.HSF.NETClick on “Apply Online Now!”Click on “Apply Online Now!”Click “Register Now” and fill out Registration Click “Register Now” and fill out Registration Information pageInformation pageCheck email for message from Check email for message from scholarshipdepartment@hsf.netReturn to Return to WWW.HSF.NET to fill out the to fill out the Universal ApplicationUniversal ApplicationComplete the HSF General Application and Complete the HSF General Application and co-branded applications, if offered co-branded applications, if offered

Universal Application

Academic and Personal InformationWork experience and volunteer activitiesDegree(s) earned Current and intended institution Current and intended major(s)GPA and number of units completedRecommender’s name, email address and relationship to the student

HSF General Application

Most scholarship applicants must fill out the

General Application

Applicants fill out 3 essay questions

Responses are between 400-600 words

Topics include “My Hispanic Heritage,” “Contributing to my Community,” & “Overcoming an Academic Challenge”

Co-Branded Programs

After submitting out the General Application, applicants may be eligible for other programs.

Additional information may be required.

Some programs require a resume to determine potential for an internship.

Letter of Recommendation

After the student submits their Universal Application, the recommender is contacted by HSF via email.Recommender must evaluate the student in 5 areas, state the nature of their relationship, and give an overall recommendation for the student.Recommendation must be submitted electronically by the posted deadline (may differ from application deadline).

Required DocumentsRequired Documents

POSTMARKED BY THE LISTED DEADLINE:POSTMARKED BY THE LISTED DEADLINE:

Student Aid Report (SAR) (from the FAFSA)Student Aid Report (SAR) (from the FAFSA)

Official transcriptOfficial transcript

Proof of residency (for permanent residents)Proof of residency (for permanent residents)

SUBMITTED AFTER BEING SELECTED:SUBMITTED AFTER BEING SELECTED:

Enrollment Verification Form Enrollment Verification Form

Timeline for Scholarship Programs

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Aug 1 – Jan 12

Aug 15 – Nov 22

SEP 1 – FEB 18

Sep 1 – Nov 14

Sep 1 – Jan 30

Sep 1 – Mar 15

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Scholarship Programs

SummarySummary

2009/2010 applications will be available 2009/2010 applications will be available beginning September 1, 2008.beginning September 1, 2008.

APPLICATION DEADLINE for most APPLICATION DEADLINE for most 2009/2010 programs is February 18, 2009.2009/2010 programs is February 18, 2009.

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