Scholarships (in other words, free money for school) are often times available for students. As I was the first person in my family to go to college, my parents hadn't really saved money for it, and as such, I didn't have a lot of money for school. Two scholarships, one from the State of NJ (Blounstein Scholarship) and another from Hackensack Hospital, helped me to pay for school.
Two scholarships recently came across my email. If you are interested in applying, read on. If either of these require a letter of recommendation, feel free to ask any of your professors (including me) for one. These two are specifically for students of Hispanic heritage, from the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.
College Scholarship Program - (Award amounts range from $1,000 to $3,000) Eligibility Requirements
Be of HISPANIC HERITAGE
Be a U.S. CITIZEN or a LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENT with permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired).
Be an undergraduate enrolled FULL-TIME in a degree seeking program in an accredited U.S. College.
Have earned at least 12 UNDERGRADUATE CREDITS in an accredited U.S. College.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
Have applied for FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID.
Students can access an application at www.hsf.net. Application deadline is OCTOBER 15, 2006.
Community College Transfer Scholarship Program - (Award amounts range from $1,000 to $2,500)
Eligibility Requirements
Be of HISPANIC HERITAGE.
Be a U.S. CITIZEN or a LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENT with permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired).
Be enrolled part-time or full-time at a community college
Have plans to transfer and enroll FULL-TIME in a degree seeking program at a four-year accredited U.S. college.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
Have applied for FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID.
Student can access an application at www.hsf.net. Application deadline is FEBRUARY 1, 2007.
