Raíces y Futuro Latino & Hispanic College Scholarship
A $750 scholarship awarded four times per year to support Latino and Hispanic students pursuing a college education at accredited institutions in the United States or its territories. Designed to honor your roots while investing in your future.
- Award: $750 per recipient, four awards per year
- Who Can Apply: Latino or Hispanic students enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year college
- Level of Study: Undergraduate or graduate
- Use of Funds: Tuition, fees, textbooks, or other education-related costs
- Application Fee: None — applying is always free
Scholarship Award & Quarterly Deadlines
The Raíces y Futuro Latino & Hispanic College Scholarship awards $750 to one recipient each quarter. You’re welcome to re-apply every quarter as long as you continue to meet all eligibility requirements.
Quarterly Application Schedule
| Cycle | Application Deadline | Winner Announced | Funds Disbursed* | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Cycle | March 1 | March 15 | By March 31 | Open |
| Summer Cycle | June 1 | June 15 | By June 30 | Opens April 1 |
| Fall Cycle | September 1 | September 15 | By September 30 | Opens July 1 |
| Winter Cycle | December 1 | December 15 | By December 31 | Opens October 1 |
*Disbursement dates are approximate and may vary based on institutional processing times. Please allow additional time for your school’s financial aid office to apply the funds.
About the Raíces y Futuro Scholarship
Latino and Hispanic students continue to be underrepresented in higher education and often face real financial barriers to completing their degrees. The Raíces y Futuro Latino & Hispanic College Scholarship was created to help close this gap by providing direct financial support to students actively working toward their academic and professional goals.
This scholarship is open to eligible students in any major or field of study. Awards can be used for tuition, required fees, textbooks, or other education-related expenses as determined by your institution’s financial aid office.
“Raíces y Futuro” reflects the heart of the program: honoring where you come from while helping you build the future you’re striving for — for yourself, your family, and your community.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Self-identify as Latino or Hispanic.
- Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
- Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, DACA recipient, or undocumented student currently residing in the United States or its territories.
- Be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university, or an accredited graduate program.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). Unofficial transcripts are accepted for application.
- Submit a complete application, including all required responses and documents, by the posted deadline.
Proof of enrollment and GPA may be verified with your institution if you are selected.
Selection Criteria
Applications are reviewed by a scholarship committee. Eligible applicants are evaluated based on:
- Essay quality: clarity, originality, and depth of reflection.
- Impact: demonstrated commitment to community, leadership, or advocacy.
- Academic progress: GPA and progress toward degree completion.
- Financial need: as described in the application (no tax returns required).
- Overall fit: alignment with the mission of supporting Latino and Hispanic students in higher education.
Meeting the minimum eligibility and submitting an application does not guarantee selection. The decision of the scholarship committee is final.
Application Requirements
Each applicant must submit the following items through the online application form:
- Contact information: full name, email, phone number, and mailing address.
- School information: college/university name, degree program, expected graduation date, and current GPA.
- Short essay (500–750 words): “Describe how your Latino or Hispanic identity has shaped your educational journey and how you plan to use your education to create positive change in your community.”
- Unofficial transcript: upload or provide a link to your most recent unofficial transcript.
- Proof of enrollment: such as a class schedule, enrollment verification, or tuition bill (if requested for finalists).
- Applicant certification: agreement to the official rules, including permission to share your story if selected.
Official Rules & Guidelines
1. Award Overview
- The scholarship award amount is $750 (USD) per recipient.
- One (1) award will be granted each quarter, for a total of four (4) awards per calendar year.
- Funds are intended to be used for qualified educational expenses.
2. Winner Notification & Announcement
- Winners will be selected within approximately two weeks after each application deadline.
- Winners will be notified via the email address provided in the application.
- If a selected winner does not respond within 7 days of the initial notification, an alternate winner may be selected.
- Winners’ first name, last initial, school, and essay excerpts may be published on the scholarship website and promotional materials.
3. Payment of Funds
- Scholarship funds are typically sent directly to the recipient’s college or university financial aid office.
- In some cases, funds may be issued directly to the recipient, subject to verification requirements.
- Recipients are responsible for any tax implications and should consult a tax advisor if needed.
4. Application Rules
- Only one application per person per cycle is permitted. Duplicate or multiple applications in the same cycle may be disqualified.
- Applications must be submitted through the official online form by 11:59 p.m. (local time) on the posted deadline date.
- Late, incomplete, or illegible applications will not be considered.
- All essay responses must be the applicant’s original work. Plagiarism or the use of AI-generated content without meaningful personal input may result in immediate disqualification.
- False or misleading information in an application may result in disqualification and forfeiture of any award.
5. Non-Discrimination Policy
While this scholarship is specifically designed to support students who identify as Latino or Hispanic, the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
6. Rights Granted by Applicants
By submitting an application, you grant the scholarship provider a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use your name, likeness, and submitted content (including essay excerpts) for the purpose of announcing the winner and promoting the scholarship program, without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.
7. Privacy & Data Use
Application information is used solely for the purpose of administering and evaluating the scholarship. Personal data will not be sold. Limited information about winners may be publicly shared as described above.
8. General Conditions
- The scholarship provider reserves the right to verify all information provided by applicants.
- The scholarship provider may suspend, modify, or cancel the scholarship program at any time, including changing award amounts or deadlines, subject to honoring awards already granted.
- The scholarship provider is not responsible for technical issues, lost communications, or delays outside its reasonable control.
Apply for the Raíces y Futuro Latino & Hispanic College Scholarship
Complete the form below to be considered for the next available award cycle. Fields marked with * are required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact & Additional Information
For questions about eligibility, application materials, or the status of your application, you may contact:
FHA Hipoteca Education Fund Team
FHA Hipoteca Scholarships
contact@fhahipoteca.com
Please do not send scholarship applications via email. Only applications submitted through the official online form will be considered.
