<p>My point is that there is not a one size fits all Hispanic definition. Colleges and scholarship programs use different, though often overlapping, definitions. The information is out there and readily available, so students should read, understand and use them accordingly rather than assuming a single threshold. I’m not sure why anyone would prefer to use less information when more is available and applicable. </p>
<p>Just two examples:</p>
<p>NHRP includes students with Brazilian backgrounds in their definition of Hispanic, the US Census does not. </p>
<p>Hispanic Heritage scholarships include ancestry from Portugal and the Philippines in their definition of Hispanic, the US Census and NHRP do not.</p>
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<p>Then don’t check the box, the decision is up to you.</p>
<p>Rather than silly, I think the definition of Hispanic is complex and cluttered with often false preconceptions.</p>
<p>Carry on.</p>