About the Scholarship

Recipients receive a $1,000 scholarship (based on eligibility) for their first year of studies and re-apply for a returning scholarship for three more years to total $2,500 over their four years of study. The Hispanic Education Foundation Scholarship is not based solely on a student's grade point average (GPA) or their community service. All students are encouraged to apply. Applicants are not limited by race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.

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New Applicants

APPLICATION

Complete the scholarship application form using a personal Gmail account. If you do not have a Gmail account, please create one prior to completing the application. Submit your completed application and all attachments by 5:00 PM on March 6th, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.

With your application, please include the following attachments:

Original essay (maximum two pages) on the topic: "Tell us the story of who you are and how you plan to make a positive impact on our community and the world."
High school transcripts. You may request a copy from your counseling office or download one from Infinite Campus.
Two letters of recommendation from school staff, an employer, or a community member.
Tip: Ask for letters early and choose people who know you well. Share a list of your accomplishments to help them write a strong letter.

ELIGIBILTY

To qualify for the Hispanic Education Foundation Scholarship, applicants must:

Be a current-year graduate of St. Vrain Valley School District
Be accepted to an accredited college, university, or vocational school before receiving the award

SELECTION

Applicants are evaluated on:

Personal qualities and strengths
Essay
Financial need
Community and school participation
Unique or extenuating circumstances
GPA

Preference is given to first generation college students

Returning Applicants

SCHOLARSHIP RENEWAL

Eligible scholarship recipients are emailed in March of each year with instructions for how to renew their HEF scholarship for the following school year.

Scholarship recipients must submit the renewal form to be considered for an additional $500 scholarship. Renewal scholarships are processed in early August and are sent directly to an accredited college, university, or vocational school.

For questions, please contact the President and Secretary of HEF at hefprez@gmail.com and hefsecretary@gmail.com.