The Hagan Scholarship provides $2,000 to help purchase essential items for college, up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters, workshops to learn important life skills not typically covered in the college curriculum, HSF Schwab Brokerage Account to manage to learn how to invest, and up to $8,000 to study and travel abroad.
Hagan Scholars who graduate while in the Hagan Scholarship Program can apply for a Hagan Graduate Scholarship, good for up to four additional consecutive semesters to attend graduate school or first two years of a professional program, receiving up to $7,500 each semester.
Deadline is December 1, 2025
Brochure with Eligibility is here
$1,000 Dream Big No-Essay Scholarship by Going Merry
The $1,000 Dream Big Scholarship from Going Merry is a simple, no-essay scholarship open to all U.S. students in grades 9–12, college, graduate school, community college, or trade programs.
You don’t need to write an essay, upload transcripts, or have a specific GPA — just answer a few short questions about your dreams for the future for a chance to win $1,000 in scholarship funds to help pay for tuition, books, or school supplies.-
Click here for more information. Deadline December 31, 2025
Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards
The Youth Awards were founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering their 27th year, the Youth Awards honor high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Community Service, Engineering, Green and Technology, with additional categories being added throughout the awards season.
Gold, Silver and Bronze recipients are selected in each category and receive a one-time grant to fund their college education or to fund a community service effort that tackles a social issue.
Once selected, recipients will be celebrated in virtual ceremonies and will become part of our broader HHF network of 200,000 professionals and fulfill our unique cycle of leadership where we meet America's priorities in the classroom and workforce.
The Youth Awards program is the main pipeline to Hispanic Heritage Foundation's (HHF) system of talent that prepares and positions young leaders through the award-winning Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) program as they transition from high school, to college, to graduate school, and into their careers. Follow LOFT on Facebook, X and Instagram.
Eligibility
Be currently enrolled in high school or home school program and graduating in the spring of 2026
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 2026-2027
If selected, attendance to the virtual awards ceremony is mandatory
Application Deadline is November 2nd, 2025 at 11:59:59 PM PST
The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award is a one-time, non-renewable, need-based grant of up to $10,000 given in conjunction with full participation in From the Top’s Learning and Media Lab Fellowship.
Each year, From the Top chooses approximately 20 pre-collegiate musicians ages 8-18 to receive the Award. The Award is given to driven and committed pre-collegiate musicians with financial need to help offset the often prohibitively expensive costs of studying classical music at a high level.
An application for the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award is also an application to From the Top’s Learning and Media Lab Fellowship program. You do not need to complete two separate applications. See the “How To Apply” section below for more instructions.
If you are selected as a Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist, you must also participate fully in our Learning and Media Lab Fellowship program. The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award cannot be granted without full participation in our Fellowship program.
Award recipients will be announced in two classes annually: Fall (October) and Spring (January).
There is no application fee for the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award.
Application deadlines:
Monday, September 1, 2025
Saturday, November 15, 2025*
*Students graduating from high school in 2025 are no longer eligible to apply.
High school seniors graduating in 2026 must apply by November 15, 2025 in order to be considered. The Award can only be given to students who are still enrolled in high school or below.
If you have any questions about your status or eligibility, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions first. We can respond to any other questions at scholarship@fromthetop.org.
Pope Leo XIV is a Pope of the Americas a citizen of both the United States and Peru whose life was shaped by different cultures. In his first words as pope, he spoke of building “bridges with dialogue, with encounter, uniting us all to be one people, always at peace.” Share a personal story of how you, or someone close to you, was changed by an encounter that bridged cultures and revealed God’s love.
Entries should be 500 to 750 words. Essays should include your name and division typed on each page.
Note: Spelling and grammar count.
submit essays online OR mail essays. Mailed essays should be typed and stapled, each attached to an ENTRY COVER SHEET
Essays will not be accepted without an entry form.
Students in grades 6 to 8 (Division I) and grades 9 to 12 (Division II) who are currently enrolled in a Catholic school, religious education program, or youth ministry program are eligible.
Entries must be submitted online or postmarked by MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025. First-place essays will appear in the Summer 2026 Maryknoll Magazine. All winning entries will be published online at MaryknollSociety.org/Winners by May 1, 2026.
How to Apply:
Rumba Meats, part of the Cargill family of brands, helps the Hispanic community celebrate their culture and preserve their heritage through food. Through a partnership with United States Hispanic Leadership Institute, Rumba is awarding 25 post-secondary academic scholarships of $1,000 each and helping empower today’s Hispanic youth to become tomorrow’s leaders.
Must be a high school senior graduating in the Spring of 2026
Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories
Students must verify full-time enrollment status for the 2025/2026 academic school year before scholarship disbursement
Non-U.S. Citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or undocumented).
Applicants must demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support
Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities
At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry
Minimum 2.5 GPA
After being notified that they have been chosen to receive the scholarship, the recipient must submit a two-minute video articulating ‘How your Hispanic heritage has influenced your life and how you plan to preserve it throughout your life,” together with other additional questions.
Scholarship award: Students will receive a one-time, non-renewable scholarship of $1,000.
Background –Describe your family history (parents/guardian, siblings), life and/or work experiences that have influenced you. What is your most significant achievement? Did you overcome any obstacles or challenges? If so, how? (500-1,000 words)
Your Heritage and You – How has your Hispanic heritage influenced how you live your life? What impact has it had on your leadership aspirations? How will your heritage influence how you will serve your community in the future? What do you see as some of the most important Hispanic contributions to the United States? (500-1,000 words)
OPTIONAL: What else would you like to share with us that is relevant to your application being selected for this scholarship? (Not required)
Portrait Picture – Applicants must submit a recent photograph (high-resolution, color, size: 2.5 x 3.5 ratios, png. or jpg. format). The picture should be suitable (Portrait) for use in any printed literature announcing the recipients. Selfies are not accepted.
Resume – Applicants must submit a one-page resume in PDF format of their work experience, academic accomplishments and other relevant information.
Transcript – Applicants must submit their most updated transcript. All transcripts must be uploaded as a PDF document in the application.
How to Apply:
The Ron Brown Scholarship honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans.
RBSP competitively awards 20 four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship – the four pillars of the late Ronald H. Brown’s mission to uplift people of all races, cultures and ethnicities – especially our disadvantaged youth.
Recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice within the United States. Ron Brown scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. Since the Program’s inception in 1996, 683 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars.
Applicants for the Ron Brown Scholarship MUST be Black/African American, US citizens or permanent residents, and a current high school senior at the time of their application.
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for the Ron Brown Scholar Program provided you meet the following requirements:
Must be Black/African American.
Must excel academically.
Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential.
Must participate in community service activities.
Demonstrate financial need.
Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.
Be a current high school senior at the time of your application.
Our Leaders Network connects Scholars, Captains, and Alumni with career development opportunities, mentorship, and a robust professional network.
How to Apply: