The 2009 Hispanic Fund Scholarship General Application Process is now open at here.

Last year the Hispanic College Fund awarded $2 million to more than 615 students nationwide. More than 80 percent of the scholarships that were awarded were for students studying business, science, technology, engineering, and math. HCF Scholars include some of the nation’s top college students. Through the HCF network, students have started careers at companies like Lockheed Martin, Estee Lauder Companies, and Google.

Who Can Apply?
The minimum eligibility criteria for HCF scholarship programs are:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident residing in the 50 states or Puerto Rico
• Must have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Must plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student from all 2008 – Spring 2009
• Must plan to be enrolled in a college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico
• Each scholarship program has its own set of criteria. Each scholarship application site will state the full list of requirements for each program.