The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has partnered with Café Bustelo® to award twenty-five $5,000 El Café del Futuro Scholarships. The scholarships are available to undergraduate students of all majors who are enrolled full-time at a four-year HACU-member institution.
The El Café del Futuro Scholarships are available to students who meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Must have applied for and received financial aid for the 2026-27 academic year.
- Must be considered a first-generation college student. (Student’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) did not complete a four-year bachelor’s degree from a university in the United States).
To apply, students must complete the online application and write an essay responding to the following topic:
“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?”
The deadline to submit applications is May 15, 2026. For other eligibility requirements and to apply, click here. For any HACU scholarship program questions, please contact scholarship@hacu.net.
