In 1998, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation founded the Youth Awards to honor high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories, including: Community Service, Engineering, Green Sustainability, and Technology. Under the program, three winners will get an amount of $15,000.
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards 2025 – Overview
| Application Open Date | August 1, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | November 3, 2025 |
| Eligible Grades | High School Freshman – High School Graduate |
| Amount | $15,000 |
| Award Winners | 3 |
| Areas of Study | Any |
| Country | United States |
| Apply Now | Click Here |
Eligibility:
Scholarship applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Must be currently enrolled in high school 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 have enrolled at an accredited higher education institution in 2026-2027
Application Requirements:
Here’s what you must submit besides your application.
- Grade transcript
- Recommendation letters
Selection Criteria:
Applications will be selected based on academic achievement, personal strength, leadership, and commitment to community development. Applicants must be academically talented and engaged in extracurricular or volunteer activities.
