General Scholarships
There are many ways to finance your higher education goals. Students who are permanent legal residents or citizens can qualify for state or federal financial aid. In addition, MALDEF encourages all students, regardless of immigration status, to seek private scholarships for their educational expenses.
Students who live in states with in-state tuition laws (such as AB 540 in California) may qualify for resident rates when attending public colleges. Family savings and fundraising can also supplement educational costs.
Click on the left for a list of scholarships to get you started.
Additional Resources
Cash for College
The College Access Foundation of California, sponsors more than $250,000 in Cash for College scholarship awards to local area students in the area of Los Angeles, CA.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship Database
This premier scholarship opportunity is afforded to Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Several programs offered, including the Young Scholars Program, Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships, and Graduate Scholarships.
Latino College Dollars
Scholarships for California’s Latino Students, plus information on how to plan for college and how to pay for it.
Office of Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard Scholarship Directory
Different qualifications apply– please visit the listed website. Various deadlines and awards.
Scholarships.com
Start early & search for scholarships while applying to colleges. Review your scholarships by deadline, dollar amount & more. Create one-click custom scholarship application request letters.
Scholarships for Hispanics
Directory that allows you to indicate citizenship status. Provides information only on scholarships that student would qualify for.
