18 scholarships filterable by type, state, and DACA eligibility. Updated for 2025. Includes national awards, state-specific funds, DACA-eligible programs, and first-generation scholarships.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
$500–$5,000
Deadline: March 15
The nation's largest Hispanic scholarship provider. Awards renewable aid to undergraduate and graduate students of Hispanic heritage.
View ScholarshipGates Foundation
Full Ride
Deadline: September 15
One of the most prestigious full-ride scholarships in the US. Covers full cost of attendance for high-achieving minority students.
View ScholarshipLeague of United Latin American Citizens
$500–$2,000
Deadline: March 31
One of the oldest Hispanic scholarship programs in the US. Awards students based on academic achievement and financial need.
View ScholarshipMcDonald's Corporation
Up to $100,000
Deadline: February 1
Awarded to Hispanic students who show outstanding achievement in academics, community involvement, and personal development.
View ScholarshipHispanic Heritage Foundation
$1,000–$5,000
Deadline: October 15
Recognizes high-achieving Hispanic students in categories like STEM, community service, business, and the arts.
View ScholarshipHispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
$2,000–$5,000
Deadline: April 30
For students attending Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). Strong emphasis on STEM and business fields.
View ScholarshipALPFA Foundation
$1,000–$5,000
Deadline: March 31
Awarded to Latino students pursuing business, finance, accounting, or related fields. Named after Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
View ScholarshipSociety of Hispanic Professional Engineers
$1,500–$10,000
Deadline: April 15
Supports Hispanic engineering students at all levels. Multiple awards available for undergrad, grad, and doctoral students.
View ScholarshipTheDream.US
Up to $33,000
Deadline: February 28
Specifically for DREAMers (DACA recipients and TPS holders) pursuing higher education. One of the few major scholarships explicitly for undocumented students.
View ScholarshipGolden Door Scholars
Up to $40,000
Deadline: January 31
Four-year merit scholarship for undocumented students. Includes mentorship, professional development, and leadership training.
View ScholarshipFlorida Hispanic Scholarship Foundation
$1,000–$3,500
Deadline: March 15
Awards scholarships to Hispanic students attending Florida colleges and universities. Focuses on community involvement and academic achievement.
View ScholarshipFlorida Department of Education
Up to 100% tuition
Deadline: Automatic (high school application)
Florida's merit-based scholarship covers tuition at Florida public universities. Students must meet GPA and service hour requirements.
View ScholarshipAmerican Chemical Society
$5,000
Deadline: March 1
Supports underrepresented minority students, including Hispanic and Latino students, pursuing chemistry or related STEM fields.
View ScholarshipQuestbridge
Full 4-Year Scholarship
Deadline: September 27
Links high-achieving, low-income students with full scholarships at top universities. Strong track record for first-generation and minority students.
View ScholarshipNHHF
$2,000–$7,000
Deadline: April 30
For Hispanic students pursuing health-related fields including medicine, nursing, public health, and allied health professions.
View ScholarshipCalifornia Student Aid Commission
Need-based (up to full tuition)
Deadline: March 2
California provides state financial aid to AB 540 students, including undocumented students who attended California high schools for 3+ years.
View ScholarshipWalmart Foundation
Up to $13,000 per year
Deadline: Rolling
For Walmart associates and their dependents. Low GPA requirement makes it accessible for students facing academic barriers.
View ScholarshipNAHN
$1,000–$5,000
Deadline: June 30
For Hispanic nursing students at associate through doctoral levels. Prioritizes students demonstrating financial need.
View ScholarshipA list of scholarships is just the starting point. Here's how strategic families use this directory.
The average scholarship applicant applies to fewer than 5. Strategic students apply to 10-15. Small awards stack: three $1,000 scholarships = $3,000 you don't borrow.
If they ask about your Hispanic heritage, be specific. Share your family's story. The students who win are the ones who make reviewers feel the authenticity of their application.
Most major deadlines cluster between October and March. Missing the October-November window means missing a significant percentage of available awards.
Many universities automatically provide merit aid to high-achieving students. A private counselor helps you identify which schools will fund your student's profile most generously—before you choose where to apply.
Knowing which scholarships exist is different from knowing which ones to prioritize for your student's specific profile, background, and timeline. Book a session with Sarah.