<p>The 2024 HSF Scholar Program Application is now open and closes on February 15, 2024, 5:00 PM PT. We encourage you to share this opportunity with students in your network.</p><ul><li>Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants</li><li>HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training</li><li>Career services include access to select internship and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners</li><li>HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, and Healthcare Summit</li><li>Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and career opportunities</li><li>Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in Scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and are awarded directly to students</li></ul><p><b>Deadline: February 15, 2024, 5:00 PM PT</b></p><p><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fecho3.bluehornet.com%2Fct%2F62747292%3AsXdFsKiqN%3Am%3A1%3A1535650585%3A64B2123DD08422402DB667B22A5DE888%3Ar&data=05%7C02%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C0c8c3baf9d154e25a1b108dc21ba0a54%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C638422330121406861%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7vvLvWLnjStzArfjLGi34DBxRaiW8DZaejMrZBtDF30%3D&reserved=0"><b>Apply Now!</b></a></p><p><b>Eligibility:</b></p><ul><li>Must be of Hispanic heritage</li><li>U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA</li><li>Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students</li><li>Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2024-2025 academic year</li><li>Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)</li></ul><p><b>About HSF:</b><br/>HSF empowers families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible.</p><p>Founded in 1975, HSF has awarded over $730 million in scholarships. HSF Scholars have access to valuable Scholar Support Services and, as funding permits, scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.</p><p><b>Additional Important Information:</b></p><ul><li>It takes an average of 30 minutes for students to complete Phase I of the 2024 HSF Scholar Program Application</li><li>No essays, recommendations, or document uploads are required in Phase I</li><li>To get started, visit <a href="http://hsf.net/">HSF.net</a> and log into or create your myHSF profile to access the HSF Scholar Program Application</li></ul><p><b>HSF Scholar Application Timeline:</b></p><ul><li>January – Phase I of the application opened January 1 and closes on February 15, 2024, 5:00 PM PT</li><li>Late February – Applicants are evaluated and the most competitive are selected as Finalists</li><li>March 1 – Finalists are announced and asked to submit essays, recommendations, transcripts, FAFSA, and other related documents</li><li>June – HSF Scholars are announced (includes both funded and Scholars waitlisted for funding)</li><li>June to November – Final Document Verification (financial aid award letter, enrollment verification, and related documents)</li><li>December – 10,000 HSF Scholars are confirmed after the verification process is complete</li></ul>
