North Carolina Hispanic College Fund (NCHCF)
The NCHCF is a charitable fund established by the NC Society of Hispanic Professionals to benefit Hispanic students in North Carolina. Applicants must enroll in a degree program at a community college or a four year university, and must be committed to public service and community development.
Eligibility: Applicants must
- Be accepted to a two or four-year college or university
- Be of Hispanic/Latino background and have graduated from an NC high school within the past two years
- Have a four-year (high school) cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale (3.5 on a 5.0 scale)
- Preference will be given to foreign-born applicants or the native-born children of foreign-born parents. Preference will be given to students who enroll full-time; however, part-time students are encouraged to apply.
Value: the NCHCF awards annual scholarships valued between $500 and $2,500. Scholarship recipients may reapply for renewal for up to four years. The number of scholarships awarded varies from year to year. Scholarships will be designated for tuition, fees, and room and board.