Questions
Have questions before starting the application journey.
Below are a couple of FAQ's. For more answers please login.
Do I have to be Hispanic/Latino to apply?
For the majority of scholarships, the answer is yes. You or at least one parent or grandparent in your family must be of Hispanic/ Latino descent. However, there is no ethnicity requirement for the NASA Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology (MUST) scholarship.
Do I have to be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for a scholarship?
Yes. For the majority of scholarships, applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents with a valid permanent resident card or a passport stamped at the time of submission of their application. The NASA MUST scholarship accepts U.S. citizens only (legal permant residents are not eligible to apply).
Is there a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement?
Yes. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA based on a 4.00 scale.
High School graduating seniors - transcripts must include a cumulative GPA for grades at least 9th through 11th.
Undergraduate students - transcripts must include a cumulative GPA.
Graduate students - transcripts must include a cumulative GPA
I am older than the traditional college student. Am I eligible to apply?
Yes. Our scholarships are not age-based. Applicants may apply as long as they meet all the eligibility requirements, regardless of age.
How much are HCF scholarship awards?
Scholarships range between $500 to $10,000 depending on the scholarship program and the applicant’s financial need. See the eligibility & deadlines to see the range in award amounts for each scholarship program.
What does the HCF scholarship pay for?
Scholarship funds may be used for tuition &, fees, books, and other academic related supplies.
Does HCF provide scholarships for summer school?
No. HCF awards are for the academic year in which you applied.
I attended a high school or University/College in another country. Am I eligible to apply?
Yes. Transcripts that are not in English must be accompanied by an official English translation on a 4.0 scale. Once they are translated please submit the international transcripts along with a copy of the translation.
If I attend a University/ College outside United States or Puerto Rico can I still apply?
No, HCF scholarships are only for students who are/or will attend accredited college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico.
