Colleges are always looking to diversify their campuses and to make their schools more accessible to students of all ethnicities, economic backgrounds and religious beliefs. For this reason, many scholarships are restricted to minority students, Hispanics being one of them. That’s right, just being of Hispanic descent can make you eligible for scholarships and grants.
- Hispanic scholarships can be found at Scholarships.com or visit
- Also many other scholarships are available at:
Additional Resources for Undocumented Students
Below we have listed a variety of resources available to undocumented students, including scholarship opportunities geared specifically for this demographic. We hope that you find these resources helpful.
Scholarships for Undocumented Students
College-bound students who are not citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States are not eligible for State of federal financial assistance because of their immigration status. In addition, they are generally classified as international students and therefore are required to pay higher tuition and fees. However, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) has compiled a list of scholarships that are open to undocumented students. The list is available on or by calling (213) 629-2512.
- Dorothy Vandercook Peach Scholarship Grandmothers for Peace International Scholarship – 9444 Medstead Way; Elk Grove, CA 95758-1067
- Commission Femenil Scholarship – Attn: Ann Gonzalez; PO Box 86013; Los Angeles, CA 90031
- Latin American Professional Women’s Education – PO Box 31532; Los Angeles, CA 90031
(MALDEF) - Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate Scholarship – Geneseo Migrant Center; PO Box 549; Geneseo, NY 14553
- NAHP Presidential Classroom Scholars
National High School Essay Contest – 1501 16th St. NW; Washington, DC 20036; Telephone number 202-387-2477 - Nursing Scholarships for Ethnic People of Color – 555 W. 57th St.; New York 10013
- PAACO Hispanic Student Athletic Scholarship – 5715 North Freeway; Houston, TX 77076; Telephone number 713-697-7600
- Ruben Salazar Scholarship – National Association of Hispanic Journalists; Scholarship Committee; 1000 National Press Bldg.; Washington, DC 20045
- Society of Exploration Geophysics Found. – PO Box 702740; Tulsa, OK 74170
Stephen Phillip Memorial Scholarship – PO Box 871; Salem, MA Telephone number 978-744-2111 - The Ana Maria Arias Scholarship – Attn: Alma Rojas; 1725 K. St. NW, Suite 501; Washington, DC 20006
– Department of Education Scholarship Coordinator Federal Student Aid; PO Box 84; Washington, DC 20044; Resident of Texas? The invitation to any and all graduating senior Hispanic females. This is absolutely designed for academically talented students that are enrolled in a school in Texas.