Below are websites and other resources that can help you find scholarships and other financial aid to help you realize your dream of a college education.
Please pay close attention to time-sensitive scholarship applications and requirements.
>> BrokeScholar.com
At BrokeScholar, you can browse 650,000 scholarships and grants worth over $2.5 billion, utilize quick and easy search tools to match scholarships that fit you, organize all your scholarship files in one place, receive regular scholarship email updates, and review BrokeScholar’s customized deadline calendar.
>> College For All Texans
A comprehensive bilingual website offering a wide array of college-readiness materials sponsored by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
>> Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is one of the leading Hispanic non-profit and non-partisan 501(c) (3) organizations in the country. CHCI envisions an educated and civically active Hispanic community participating at the local, state and federal policy decision-making levels to develop the next generation of Hispanic leaders. This site contains numerous CHCI scholarship opportunities, other scholarship links and a wealth of tips and guidelines.
>> Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard Scholarship Directory
This excellent resource includes a scholarship directory for high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students. The directory was compiled by the office of U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard from California. Once you enter the website, click on “Making College Affordable: Scholarship Directory.”
>> Diversity Legal Scholars Program
Description: Texas Appleseed and Kaplan Educational Centers created this program to provide LSAT preparation assistance for minority residents of Texas. Scholarship recipients receive a free Kaplan LSAT prep course.
Requirements: Applicants must apply for fall admission to at least one law school in Texas. Selection is based on criteria such as academic achievement, economic need, recommendations, and motivation to attend law school in Texas.
>> FastWeb
A customized search engine for thousands of college scholarships.
>> Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS)
GMS was funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It was established in 1999 to provide outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic American students with financial assistance. Scholarships are available to complete an undergraduate college education in all discipline areas and to complete a graduate education in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science. The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students with significant financial need to reach their fullest potential.
>> Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
HACU represents more than 450 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America, Spain and Portugal. Although their member institutions in the U. S. represent less than 10% of all higher education institutions nationwide, together they are home to more than two-thirds of all Hispanic college students. HACU is the only national educational association that represents Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). Students planning or attending HACU-designated HSIs are available for scholarship opportunities at this website in the “Student Resources” section.
>> Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) celebrates the outstanding achievements of Hispanic American leaders and promotes the next generation of role models. Now in its 20th year, the Hispanic Heritage Awards have grown from a small photo op at the White House to the most celebrated Hispanic event in America, including a stage production at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, which is televised on NBC Universal and Telemundo.
>> Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
HSF was founded in 1975 with a vision to strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans-the largest minority segment of the U.S. population. In support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, HSF provides the Latino community with more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country.
>> Latino College Dollars
Latino College Dollars is a comprehensive website created by the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute at the University of Southern California. Several scholarships are open to both U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens.
>> LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF)
The LULAC (League of United Latin American Council) National Scholarship Fund was established in 1975 to provide scholarships to Hispanic students attending colleges and universities. Under the LNSF program, local LULAC councils, in partnership with local and national businesses, award scholarships to students in their communities. LNSF is administered by the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization established by LULAC to provide educational programs for Hispanics and other youth.
>> Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES)
The purpose of the MAES Scholarship Program is to assist Hispanic students in completing their higher education goals. MAES scholarships are available on a competitive basis to MAES undergraduate and graduate student members in the fields of science and engineering.
>> Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) Law School Scholarship
MALDEF seeks to increase the number of Latinos in the legal profession by offering financial assistance to deserving students entering their first, second or third year in law school.
>> Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) Scholarship List
Click on the “Click Here to View a List of Available Scholarships” link to a PDF containing scholarships for all students regardless of immigration status.
>> Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation
The purpose for which it was formed is to support charitable, scientific, or educational undertakings by providing for, or contributing toward the education of financially limited but worthy students; by assisting young men and women residents of Texas, attending or wishing to attend colleges and universities in the state of Texas, to complete their education and obtain degrees; by contributing to community chests, and supporting any other non-profit organization or activity dedicated to the furtherance of the general welfare within the state of Texas.
>> National Council of La Raza (NCLR)
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) – the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States – works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Through its network of nearly 300 affiliated community-based organizations (CBOs), NCLR reaches millions of Hispanics each year in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. Visit the “LÃderes” section of the website for scholarship information.
>> San Antonio Education Partnership
This program works by providing incentives, motivation, and support for students to remain in high school through graduation. Scholarships are made available for those who wish to continue their studies in an accredited college or university in San Antonio and abide by specific standards set by the program.
>> Scholarships.com
Scholarships.com is a trusted and popular free college scholarship search service and financial aid information resource on the Internet. The local and national scholarship database, updated constantly, has up to 3,000 sources worth up to $3 billion.
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>> Adventures in Education
This website is a nonprofit, public benefit program developed by Texas Guaranteed that helps students plan and complete their journey through higher education. By providing a website and other free resources to students, parents, counselors, and educators, AIE encourages individuals to discover and pursue educational opportunities.
>> College Board
Understand all of your options when it comes to paying for college. CollegeBoard.com can help you get the latest information about college costs, scholarships, financial aid applications, education loans, and college financing.
>> College for All Texans
A project of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, College for Texans is a vast website offering information regarding preparing, applying and paying for college in Texas and beyond.
>> Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
FSA-an office of the U.S. Department of Education-offers grants, loans, and work-study programs for students enrolled in eligible programs at participating schools (four-year or two-year public or private educational institutions, career schools, or trade schools). Aid can cover school expenses, including tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. FSA is the nation’s largest source of student aid.
>> Mapping Your Future
Mapping Your Future is a national collaborative, public-service organization of the financial aid industry-bringing together the expertise of the industry to provide free college, career, financial aid, and financial literacy services for students, families, and schools.
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