HACU Scholarship Program
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HACU Scholarship Opportunities
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is proud to connect students with scholarships funded by our corporate, federal or nonprofit partners.
These scholarships can help pay for tuition, books, fees, and other college costs—amounts and requirements vary by scholarship. Whether just starting a college journey or continuing it, HACU is here to support students every step of the way.
Available Scholarships
Check out the scholarships below—each one has its own eligibility criteria to help match you with the right opportunity.
Things to Keep in Mind:
- New scholarships may be added throughout the semester, so check back often!
- If you are transferring to a new college or university, make sure it’s a HACU-member institution to stay eligible. View HACU Membership Directory
- Some scholarships ask for proof of financial need. This usually means completing a FAFSA or a state/institutional aid application. If you are not sure how to do this, your school’s financial aid office can help.
Denny’s Hungry for Education™ Scholarship
Amount:Â $2,000
Term or Year:Â Fall 2025 (2025-2026 Academic Year)
Awards Available:Â 5
Renewable:Â No
Deadline:Â May 1, 2025
Organization:Â Denny’s Inc.
Scholarship-specific criteria:
- Must be currently enrolled for the spring 2025 semester and intend to enroll in the fall 2025 semester at a 2-year or 4-year HACU-member institution in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
- Open to Undergraduate and Graduate students.
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Open to U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents.
Scholarship-specific essay question
- Applicant must also submit a 500-word essay about, “How Denny’s can help bring communities together?”
If notified of selection, scholarship recipients are required to submit a headshot electronically to HACU for Denny’s press purposes.
LanguageCert International Student Scholarship
Amount:Â $5,000
Term or Year:Â Fall 2025 (2025-2026 Academic Year)
Awards Available:Â 3
Renewable:Â No
Deadline:Â May 1, 2025
Organization:Â Language Cert
Scholarship-specific criteria:
- Intend to enroll in the Fall 2025 semester at a 2-year or 4-year HACU-member institution in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
- Open to ALL Majors.
- Open to International-Freshman Undergraduate students.
- Must be enrolled Full-time.
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
Additional Criteria:
- Applicants must submit proof of English language proficiency to the HACU member school through their LanguageCert Academic or LanguageCert iESOL English test.
- Applicants can submit a copy of this test on their scholarship dashboard.
Corteva Agriscience Scholarship
Amount:Â $3,425
Term or Year:Â 2025-2026 Academic Year
Awards Available:Â 4
Renewable:Â No
Deadline:Â May 31, 2025
Organization: Corteva Agriscience
Scholarship-specific criteria:
- Must be currently enrolled for the spring 2025 semester/quarter and intend to enroll in the fall 2025 semester/quarter at a 4-year HACU-member institution in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
- Open to Undergraduate students.
- Must be enrolled full-time.
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Open to students pursuing majors in Agriculture or Agrobusiness (or related field).
- Have not received a HACU Conference Sponsorship.
Scholarship-specific essay question
Commitment to Agriculture and Sustainability: Corteva Agriscience is dedicated to advancing agriculture and ensuring progress for future generations. Describe how your personal experience, education, and future aspirations contribute to innovation, sustainability, or food security in agriculture.
Benefits and requirements for Scholarship Recipients
The four (4) undergraduate scholarship recipients must attend the ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute at HACU’s 39th Annual Conference from November 1-3, 2025, in Aurora, Colorado. Expenses (travel, hotel lodging, and registration) are included as a scholarship benefit.
Health Care Scholars United
Amount: $5,000
Term or Year: 2025-2026 Academic Year
Awards Available:Â 95
Renewable:Â Yes
Deadline: May 31, 2025
Organization: United Health Foundation
Scholarship-specific criteria
- Must be currently enrolled for the spring 2025 semester/quarter and intend to enroll in the fall 2025 semester/quarter at a 2-year or 4-year HACU-member institution in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
- Open to Undergraduate and Graduate students.
- Open to full-time or part-time enrollment.
- Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Open to students pursuing degrees (associate, bachelor, master, doctorate) that will lead to careers as Clinical Professionals that may include Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Nurse, Pharmacist, Dentist, Social Worker, Addiction Counselor, Clinical Psychologist, or related clinical profession.
- At the time of application, students must have at least (1) one year of study remaining before their anticipated degree completion date.
Scholarship-specific essay questions
- How do you plan to use your background, education, and future career to improve access to quality health care in historically underserved communities? How will this scholarship help you achieve your goals in fostering a more inclusive and culturally competent health care workforce?
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Benefits for Scholarship Recipients
- All scholarship recipients are invited to attend Webinars with HACU partners to learn about current career opportunities in their field.
- All scholarship recipients are invited to apply for HACU National Internship Program with corporate and federal partners.
- Undergraduate students are invited to attend HACU’s Emerging Leaders’ Summits.
Requirements for Scholarship Recipient
(40) Forty undergraduate scholarship recipients will be selected to attend the ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute at HACU’s 40th Annual Conference from October 31 – November 2, 2026, in Chula Vista, California. Expenses (travel, hotel lodging, and registration) are included as a scholarship benefit.
Café Bustelo El Café Del Futuro Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Term or Year: 2025-2026 Academic Year
Awards Available: 25
Renewable: No
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Organization: Smucker Retail Foods, Inc.
Applicants must meet the following scholarship criteria to qualify:
- Must be currently enrolled for the spring 2025 semester/quarter and intend to enroll in the fall 2025 semester/quarter at a 4-year HACU-member institution in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
- Open to Undergraduate and Graduate students.
- Must be enrolled full-time.
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Open to all majors.
- Applicants have applied for and received financial aid for the 2025–2026 academic year.
- Applicants are considered first-generation college students. (The student’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) did not complete a four-year bachelor’s degree from a university in the United States.)
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Scholarship-specific essay questions:
- Describe how you celebrate Latin culture with your family, friends, or community. How have these cultural experiences influenced your desire and motivation to obtain a college degree? Additionally, how do you plan to use your education to further support and uplift your community or profession?
Sands Hospitality Advancement Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Term or Year: 2025-2026 Academic Year
Awards Available: 10
Renewable: No
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Organization: Las Vegas Sands through Sands Cares
Applicants must meet the following scholarship criteria to qualify:
- Must be currently enrolled for the spring 2025 semester/quarter and intend to enroll in the fall 2025 semester/quarter at a 4-year HACU-member institution designated below:
- Must be an undergraduate student.
- Must be enrolled part-time or full-time.
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Open to students majoring in Hospitality (or related field with an interest in working in the hospitality industry).
Ready to Apply? We’re Here to Help
First time applying? No problem. Our Scholarship Application Guide will walk you through every step—from creating your profile to submitting your application.
Download the guide to get started: Scholarship Application Guide (PDF)
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- Post information about the scholarship program on your college’s financial aid website and social media channels.
- Reach out to student organizations and clubs relevant to the scholarship criteria.
- If possible, send targeted emails about the scholarship to your students who might be eligible.
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