Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
The Youth Awards honors Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories:
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Community Service
- Education
- Engineering
- Green Sustainability
- Healthcare & Science
- Media & Entertainment
- Public Service & Social Justice
- Technology
Recipients selected in each of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze categories will receive a one-time grant to fund their college education or community service effort that tackles a social issue.
Eligibility:
- Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2023
- Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
- Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2023-2024
- Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
- If selected, attendance to the virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory
- Be a U.S. permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or qualify under the DACA
Number of Recipients:
175+
GPA:
3.0+
Gender Based:
No
Financial need based:
Unknown
Contact Information:
Hispanic Heritage Foundation
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004
P - (202) 558 – 9473