Top Regional Scholarships for Hispanic Students Exploring Higher Education Funding

Securing financial support through scholarships, grants, and awards is vital for many Hispanic students pursuing college degrees. A higher education is key to advancing careers and achieving social and economic goals. Unfortunately, financial barriers prevent some students from enrolling in undergraduate or graduate programs. Thankfully, numerous scholarships offer substantial assistance with tuition costs. While national scholarships exist, there are also regional options tailored to specific states, providing targeted support to Hispanic students based on their location.

• Hispanic Leadership Council Scholarship: An annual scholarship designated for Hispanic students residing within Texas’ Region 14 Service Center. Applicants attending junior colleges, trade schools, business schools, or four-year universities are eligible. Up to $1000 per academic year is awarded, with a selection process that includes an interview.
• HCCW/Philip Arreola Scholarship: Sponsored by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, this scholarship grants approximately $2500 annually, renewable for up to four years for high school seniors enrolling in Wisconsin colleges. Eligibility includes U.S. residency or citizenship, financial need, academic performance, and community involvement.
• La Plaza Scholarship: Available to both Hispanic and non-Hispanic Latino students, this scholarship targets Indiana residents attending accredited colleges or universities in Indiana. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 and be current students or graduating high school seniors.
• Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship: For Latina or Chicana women residing in Northern California counties such as Napa, Alameda, Sacramento, and others, this award offers $1500 to full-time undergraduate or graduate students who have been residents for at least two years.