<p>[College</a> and Career Institute](<a href=“http://www.hispanicfund.org/programs/college/scholarships]College”>http://www.hispanicfund.org/programs/college/scholarships)
Ethnic: Hispanic
Award: $500 - $10,000</p>
<p>Latino college students are attaining degrees at a third the rate of their white counterparts, and of those students who do graduate, many are the first in their families to attain a professional career in the United States. The HCF College and Career Institute increases degree attainment rates of Hispanics in high-need fields while also preparing them to be successful workforce leaders.</p>
<p>2012-2013 Eligibility Requirements
Plan to enroll fulltime at an accredited college/university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the upcoming academic year
Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident; or, have graduated from a high school in the U.S. after having attended at least three years
Demonstrate financial need
Must commit to meeting program requirements if accepted, including webinar attendance and other activities</p>
<p>The College and Career Institute is a retention program that serves as a one stop resource center that provides college students with financial, social and career support that will reinforce on-time graduation, and ultimately lead to a cohort of successful Hispanic professionals. During the course of the academic year, accepted students will receive a scholarship, advisory phone calls once per term, and graduation cards upon completion of their degree. In addition, students will participate in webinars on several topics, including: Time Management, Transitions (from high school to college, from undergraduate to postgraduate), Financial Literacy, Internships, Character Building, and Networking & Relationship Building</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
<p>Take Care,
Lisa</p>