Scholarships for Hispanic Women
While opportunities for women in higher education have increased, minority women continue to be under-represented on our college and university campuses. Scholarships can mean the difference between attending college and not for many low-income Hispanic women.
The good news is that more young, Hispanic women are attending college and joining the workforce and seeking leadership roles. Scholarships earmarked for Hispanic women have played a big part in this growth, but the drive and ambition of these trailblazing women cannot be minimized. The history of Hispanic women in American higher education is complex, due in large part to lingering issues of racism, poverty and sexism. Currently, Hispanic women are entering college at a higher rate than Hispanic men, and are out-performing Hispanic males when they arrive. The number of Hispanic students filling the seats of our higher education classrooms is still shamefully low, but some small progress is being made.
If you’re looking for scholarships for Hispanic women, the first place to look is either with a high school guidance counselor or an admissions counselor at a preferred college or university. Some state or local governments may offer grants or scholarships, so it’s worth searching locally as well. As with all scholarships, it’s imperative to read over the requirements and rules for any scholarship before you submit an application, so do your homework carefully.
There are several privately funded scholarships for Hispanic women, here are a few well-known options to get your search started:
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is a not-for-profit organization which raises money to assist many Hispanic students attend college and succeed after graduation.
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation works to prepare young Latinos and Latinas for leadership roles in their communities and beyond, including providing college scholarships.
The Hispanic Women’s Council’s aim is to increase opportunities for Hispanic women, and they offer an annual scholarship.
The Chicana/Latina Foundation offers several merit-based scholarships of $1500 a piece. This year there are up to 40 scholarships available.
Lambda Theta Nu offers a college scholarship to up-and-coming Hispanic leaders.
La Unidad Latina Foundation also offers merit-based annual scholarships for Hispanic women.
Browse Scholarships for Hispanic Women:
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| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 College Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Sponsored: There is no GPA requirement and no essay to write! | |
| AAAA Operation JumpStart | $10,000 |
| Operation JumpStart III, which began in the summer of 2006, provides financial assistance to aspiring multicultural art directors and copywriters. The program is a continuation of Operation ... | |
| Alberto Radillo Scholarship | $250 |
| The applicant must be a female, Hispanic/Latino. The Donor Representative will interview applicants. This scholarship is for students enrolled in a minimum of 6 units in the fall and ... | |
| Arizona Hispanic Pioneers Scholarship | 300 |
| For Phoenix College female students, preferably of Hispanic origin, who are active members of MECHA. Must be pursuing study in Political Science, Social Work, Public Health, or Public ... | |
| Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects Endowed Scholarship | Varies |
| To assist single Hispanic women with dependents pursuing their education at ACC. •Enrolled in a program at ACC that leads to an associate degree •Minimum 3.0 GPA overall. •Financial need ... | |
| Chicana Foundation of Northern California Scholarship | $500-$1000 |
| Hispanic American female enrolled at San Jose City College and completed 15 units at the time of application. She will be enrolled as a full-time student in the spring with a 2.5+ GPA. ... | |
| Chicana Latina Foundation Scholarship Competition | $1500 |
| This scholarship competition is offered to outstanding female Latina students through the Chicana Latina Foundation. Demonstrate academic achievement, community involvement and leadership ... | |
| CSC Scholarship for Hispanic Students National Merit Scholarship | $1,500 |
| This scholarship will be awarded to students recognized as commended students in the National Merit, Achievement or Hispanic competitions. | |
| CSC Scholarships for National Hispanic Commended Students | $1500 |
| Qualified female students recognized as commended students in the National Hispanic competitions enrolling at the College of St. Catherine. Scholarship per year for four years. | |
| CSC Scholarships for National Hispanic Scholars | $2,000 |
| This scholarship will be awarded to students recognized as National Hispanic Scholar semifinalists or finalists in the national competition are eligible for this award. | |
| Delia Martinez Memorial Hispanic Engineering Scholarship | $500 |
| Female Hispanic-American with a GPA of 2.5 majoring in engineering at Northern Arizona University. Demonstrate financial need. Submit a separate application packet to the NAU Scholarship ... | |
| ScholarshipPoints $10,000 Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Sponsored: Thousands available in scholarships this year. | |
| Denise Diaz Memorial Scholarship | Varies |
| To provide a scholarship to an entering first-year, female Hispanic law student who has a dedication to public service. | |
| Ethnic Minority Scholarship-Hispanic American | Varies |
| Female, Hispanic American students in full-time undergraduate study at Randolph-Macon Woman’s College. Active, full-member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year prior to ... | |
| Fiesta Queen Pageant Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Applicants must not be married, to include common law, never married, never had a marriage annulled, have never cohabited, never had a child, or be pregnant. The applicant must be of |
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| Goizueta Foundation Scholarships - Hispanic | Varies |
| Must be a deserving student who has excelled in academics, leadership, character and personal achievement. Must be in financial need. | |
| HANA Scholarship-Hispanic American | Varies |
| Young females of Hispanic American origin to prepare to give leadership in the United Methodist Church, in higher education and HANA communities. Active member of the Church for at least one ... | |
| $2,000 "No Essay" Scholarship - Niche | $2,000 |
| Sponsored: Open to all students and those planning on enrolling in either 2023 or 2024. | |
| Hispanic Professional Woman’s Association | $500 |
| This scholarship will assist a full-time female of Hispanic heritage who demonstrates financial need. Applicants must speak the Spanish language. | |
| Intel-Northern Scholarship | Varies |
| Must be a financially needy student majoring in Micro-Electronics Technology. Preference will be given to Native Americans, HIspanics, African Americans, women, veterans, dislocated workers, ... | |
| KCPL Engineering Scholarship | $750 |
| Awarded to African American, Hispanic American, Native American, or women students. Must major in Engineering. | |
| KCPL Engineering Scholarship | $750 |
| Awarded to African American, Hispanic American, Native American, or women students. Must major in Engineering. | |
| KCPL Engineering Scholarship | $750 |
| Awarded to African American, Hispanic American, Native American, or women students. Must major in Engineering. | |
| CaptainU Student-Athlete Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Sponsored: This opportunity is offered to current high school athletes for 2023-2024. Only athletes that want to play in college should apply! | |
| KCPL Engineering Scholarship | $750 |
| Awarded to African American, Hispanic American, Native American, or women students. Must major in Engineering. | |
| Las Mujeres de LULAC-Albuquerque Chapter Scholarship | Varies |
| Awarded to Hispanic American women enrolled at the University of New Mexico Main Campus. Contact the Scholarship Office for additional information. | |
| Latin American Professional Women’s Association Scholarship | $500 |
| This schoolarship is offered to a Female Hispanic student through the Latin American Professional Womens Association. Must be a female Hispanic non-traditional student, over age 23, and who ... | |
| Liboria Garcia Quiroz Memorial Scholarship | 300 |
| For Phoenix College female students, preferably of Hispanic origin, who are returning to college or entering college for the first time. Must be pursuing a RN, LPN, or Respiratory program. ... | |
| MANA del Norte Scholarship | Varies |
| Applicant must be enrolled or plan to be enrolled, by the beginning of the academic year, in an accredited college or university in New Mexico. If an applicant has been accepted to an ... | |
| Monthly University Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Sponsored: Just register and you could win $1,000! And because we don't want to take a lot of time away from your college search, entry takes just a few minutes. | |
| Mary M. Donahue Memorial GU Scholarship | Varies |
| The Mary M. Donahue Memorial GU Scholarship is awarded annually to a female student, preferably born in the United States, of African, Hispanic, or American Indian ancestry who demonstrates ... | |
| Mary S.F. Naranjo-Gibson Scholarship | Varies |
| This scholarship is awarded to full-time, second-year Hispanic female health careers majors who are in good academic standing. | |
| Maureen Landis Honor Scholarship-Hispanic American | $2500 |
| Incoming first-year female of Hispanic American parentage who is deserving by virtue of her academic record and personal qualities. Award is renewable each year based on committee review at ... | |
| Mexican American Women’s National Association (MANA) Award | Varies |
| Female, Hispanic American students enrolled at the University of New Mexico Main Cmapus. Contact the Scholarship Office. | |
| Miss Pueblo Scholarship Pageant | Varies |
| Scholarships are provided by the Colorado State Fair Fiesta Committee Applicant must be a Hispanic, female, Colorado resident. Must not be married or ever married. And must be between the ... | |
| Monthly University Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Sponsored: Open to High School students and adults looking to head back to school, current college students and anyone else looking to attend college or graduate school this year or in 2024. | |
| Project Cambio Scholarship Awards | 1000 |
| For students, preferably Hispanic women, planning a career change that will lead to an advancement, a new proficiency, or entry or re-entry into the work force. Applicants should have been ... | |
| Richard and Adelia Simplot Scholarship | Varies |
| Financial aid for outstanding Hispanic American students at Boise State University. Available to juniors majoring in education. Minimum 3.00 GPA and demonstration of financial need are ... | |
| Rose M. Ortiz Lopez Endowed Scholarship | Varies |
| Must be of Hispanic, Latino, or Portugese descent who is a graduate of Perth Amboy High School or a daughter of an employee of the Perth Amboy school system. | |
| Sara Boddinghouse Coastside Scholarship for Women | Varies |
| Established by Ms. Boddinghouse in 1986, this scholarship is for women of Hispanic or Portuguese decent who must be from San Mateo County, preferably the coast. Recipients must have a ... | |
| Sprint Scholarship-Hispanics | Varies |
| Awarded to African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and women. | |
| The Gabriel and Martha Stahl Scholarship | Varies |
| Awarded to worthy female students of Mexican heritage who show financial need. | |
| The Maureen Landis Honor Scholarship for Minorities-Hispanic | $2,500-5,000 |
| This scholarship is awarded to a deserving female student at Randolph-Macon Woman’s College who is Asian, African American, Hispanic or Native American. | |
| Tuesday Club of Stockton Scholarship | $500 |
| The award is for a female re-entry student, a single parent with children, who shows financial need, maintains a full-time status, and has a minimum 3.0 GPA. | |
| Valencia Family Scholarship | $500-$1,000 |
| The applicant must be a Hispanic female, and have an educational goal to teach. This scholarship is for a graduate of a SAUSD high school, and a student enrolled in 6 or more units un the ... | |
| Victoria and Joseph Miko Award - Life Science | Varies |
| Awarded to a female student in the Physical/Life Science fields. Applicants must be Mexican or of Mexican descent. Applicants must submit an essay including a discussion of how ... | |
| Victoria and Joseph Miko Award - Physical Science | Varies |
| Awarded to a female student in the Physical/Life Science fields. Applicants must be Mexican or of Mexican descent. Applicants must submit an essay including a discussion of how ... | |
| Webber Trust Educational Grants | Tuition+ |
| Financial aid for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the programs presented in nine categories: 1. Foods, Nutrition and/or Dietetics, 2. Restaurant Management 3. Culinary Arts ... | |
| Women of Color Scholars Program | Varies |
| Offered through the Georgia United Methodist Commission. Applicants must be active, full members of the United Methodist Church for 3+ years. Open to minority females pursuing a Ph.D. in ... | |