Title: Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino Students
Headings: Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino Students
Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino Students
Last updated: April 23, 2019
Educational Milestones for Hispanic Students in the U.S.
Resources for Hispanic Students
College Action Plan
Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities National Internships
New Futuro
Student Now
The Dream.US
Plato
Scholarship Application Preparation
Hispanic Scholarships

Content: Organizations such as the Hispanic Education Association (HEA), American Association in Higher Education (AAHHE) and the Hispanic Education Coalition (HEC) are just a few of the many groups dedicated to providing national, renewable and recurring scholarship opportunities to support students who wish to pursue the careers of their dreams. To learn more about how you can pay for college, follow this guide and use our interactive tool to sort through scholarships for Hispanic students. How to Pay | Application Prep | Hispanic Scholarships | All Scholarships
Educational Milestones for Hispanic Students in the U.S.
Thousands of successful Latino Americans have used student loans and scholarships as a way to fund their college education—many of whom are first generation college students. American actress, Gina Rodriguez, best known for her lead role on hit series Jane the Virgin, has first-hand experience of what it’s like to to overcome both financial and emotional obstacles to attend college. In a recent interview with Huffington Post, the 33-year-old Golden Globe winner vocalized how valuable your education is to yourself, your family and your community. “You are not only experiencing this amazing time in college and getting your education — owning something that no one can ever take away from you — but you are going to be the face of your family, for your cousins for those that come after you, for even your ancestors. Just remember, during those times of fear or doubt, that you are right now discovering your true strength.” - Gina Rodriguez, Huffington Post: Gina Rodriguez Has The Ultimate Pep Talk For First-Generation College Students
Recent studies show that Latinos were even more likely than white students to say that a college degree is essential to get ahead in life. In an age of rising high school graduate rates and college attendance, Latinos are making huge strides towards pursuing and achieving a higher education.