HACU was established to promote the development of Hispanic students who are graduating from a post-secondary education. It does this by providing students access to many educational opportunities in order to meet the industry, business and governmental needs in corporate America.
This group also assists students by providing member expertise, leadership information, as well as resources.
Hispanic Scholarship Guidelines for HACU Members
* Student must be able to display financial need and eligibility with Federal Financial Assistance
* Must be a U.S. citizen (or must show permanent residency).
* Meet all scholarship criteria
* Attend the specific chapter in which the award will be presented, whether that is in the United States or Puerto Rico.
Scholarship Information
The Aetna Nursing Scholarship
* $2500 award
* Full time or part time student
* Undergraduate attending a two or four year HACU institution
* 3.0 minimum GPA
* Pursuit of a degree in Nursing
* May be required to be in attendance of the organization’s Annual Conference Student Track located in San Diego, California
Deloitte Scholars Program
* $2200 award
* Must be a full time undergraduate
* Major in Accounting at a 4 year institution through this organization
* 3.5 minimum GPA
* Must be a sophomore or junior at time of application
Lockheed Martin Scholarship Award
* $2750 award
* Must be a full time undergraduate
* Declared major in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
* Attend a 4 year institution through this organization
* 3.0 minimum GPA
NASCAR – Wendell Scott Award
* $12,100 award
* Must be a full time undergraduate or a graduate student
* Declared major in Business, Mass Media, Technology, Marketing Management, Engineering, Public Relations, or Sports Marketing
* Attend a 4 year institution through this organization
* 3.0 minimum GPA
* Preference given to students going to school in North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida
Office Depot Scholarship
* $1120 award
* Must be a part time or full time undergraduate
* Have a major in Information Technology, Merchandising, Marketing, International Business, or Business
* Attend a 4 year institutions through this organization
United Health Foundation Scholarship
* $2000 award
* Must be a full time undergraduate or graduate
* Declared major in Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Public Health, Physician Assistant, Pre-pharmacy, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dental, Pre-Optometry, Nursing, Dental Technician, or Clinical Psychology
* Attend a 4 year institution through this organization
* A professional resume is required in order to participate in the pre and post scholarship survey
HACU / Walmart Achievers Scholarship
* $1000 award
* Must be a full time undergraduate
* Must have a major in Food Merchandising, Retail Management, General Management, Business Administration, or any other related major
* Attend a 2 or 4 year institution through this organization (does not include Puerto Rico residents; includes only mainland U.S.)
* Preference given to working students and an interest in retail
To learn more about this or other scholarships for Hispanics, visit their website.