Hispanic Heritage Foundation is seeking applications for its Youth Awards grant program to prepare and position Latinx youth through award winning Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) program as they transition from high school, to college, to graduate school and into their careers.
Donor Name: Hispanic Heritage Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Territory: American Samoa, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands
Type of Grant: Award
Deadline: 11/13/2022
Details:
Youth Awards honors Latinx high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories.
The Youth Awards program is the main pipeline to Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s (HHF) system of talent that prepares and positions Latinx youth through the award-winning Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) program as they transition from high school, to college, to graduate school, and into their careers.
Categories
- Business and Entrepreneurship
- Community Service
- Education
- Engineering
- Green Sustainability
- Healthcare and Science
- Media and Entertainment
- Public Service and Social Justice
- Sports and Fitness
- Technology
Gold, Silver and Bronze recipients are selected in each category and receive a one-time grant to fund their college education or to fund a community service effort that tackles a social issue.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2023.
- Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale.
- Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2023-2024.
- Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines).
- If selected, attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory.
For more information, visit Hispanic Heritage Foundation.
