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High School Students

MSU Scholarship Programs

Check out the various scholarship programs offered by Montclair State University here.

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More Scholarships for Hispanic High School Students

A Step Forward Scholarship

This scholarship will award one student who is the first in their family to attend college with $1,000 to help them pursue their educational goals. It is our hope that this scholarship may ease some of the monetary burdens that come with attending school.

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Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) Scholarship

Majors: Business, Accounting, Finance or STEM. Classifications: rising Sophomores, rising Juniors, rising Seniors, Graduate students. Must be a Member to apply for scholarships – MSU has a student chapter: https://business.montclair.edu/about/events/49585 – If you are interested in participating in networking/recruitment activities or internships, please contact Diane Freedman, Career Services Director at freedmand@mail.montclair.edu or 973-655-6965.

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CHCI Next Opp: Scholarships

Comprehensive List of Scholarships

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Comprehensive List of Nationwide Scholarship Programs

Comprehensive List of Scholarships

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HACU: Additional Scholarship Resources

Comprehensive List of Scholarships

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Hispanic Heritage Foundation: Youth Awards

“The Youth Awards was founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering its 21st year, the Youth Awards honors Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Business & Entrepreneurship, Community Service, Education, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, and Technology & Engineering.

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. Students are then positioned as role models in their community at local ceremonies with an audience of business leaders, elected officials, local organizations and our sponsors.”

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Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Awards are based on merit; amounts range from $500 to $5,000, based on relative need, among the Scholars selected.

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Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award Program

HACU and Southwest Airlines will award roundtrip tickets to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students across the country who travel away from home to pursue a higher education and meet the eligibility criteria

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McDonald’s® HACER® National Scholarship

Check out the requirements below to find out if the HACER® National Scholarship is right for you:

  • You’re a high school senior
  • You’re a legal U.S. resident
  • You’re younger than 21 years old
  • You carry a minimum 2.8 GPA
  • You’re eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full-time course of study
  • You’ll disclose other scholarship programs that you’ve applied for
  • You’ll enroll and attend an accredited institution in the academic year after your selection (verification needed, as scholarship funds are paid directly to the schools)
  • You have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage

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The Alliance/Merck Ciencia (Science) Hispanic Scholars Program

Two types of scholarships are available: the College STEM Majors $2,000 one-time scholarship, and the High School Seniors $42,000 scholar package. Students can apply online. Visit the website for eligibility requirements and deadlines.

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