Scholarship Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

1. Graduated from high school and was admitted to a 4 year college, a community college or a certified trade training.

2. Hispanic or of Hispanic descent.

3. Citizen or legal resident of the United States. Foreign students with student visas do not qualify.

4. Resident of Mobile or Baldwin counties.

5. Not a Board member or close relatives of HABAGC´s Board members or Scholarship Committee members.

6. Bilingual ability preferred.

7. Proof of financial need with a copy of FAFSA or other acceptable documentation.

Application Requirements

1. Official copy of high school transcript, including current GPA. College transcript if applicant is in college.

2. One letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor.

3. Essay: How your Hispanic heritage has influenced your school and/or college life and your life in general. (Maximum of 500, typed, double-spaced, Times Roman 12 font.)

4. Statement of educational purpose: What is your field of study and future plans. (200 words maximum, typed, double-spaced, Times Roman 12 font.)                           

5. Copy of résumé listing activities, jobs, responsibilities, and awards from 9th to 12th grade or after.

Application Process

IMPORTANT: Send electronic copies of all documents to habagc2@gmail.com
Only applications dated and/or postmarked by April 30 will be considered.

HABAGC´s Board and scholarship committee reserves the right to request an interview with the candidates.

Scholarship Award: Depending on the number of candidates the award will be between $500 & $1,500.

Candidates will be notified by email. Scholarships will be mailed upon receipt of proof of college/training/Community College enrollment in August.

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