Ford Philanthropy Scholarship (HACU)

Scholarship Overview: Current undergraduate and graduate students attending a Hispanic Association Institution majoring in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science

Deadline Date: November 1, 2024

Scholarship Details:

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has partnered with Ford Philanthropy to award scholarships to eligible undergraduate and graduate students at HACU-member institutions. A total of nine ($10,000) Ford Philanthropy Scholarships will be awarded.

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Students must be currently enrolled and have completed at least one semester at a 2-year or 4-year HACU-member institution in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
  2. Open to undergraduate and graduate students.
  3. Must be enrolled full-time.
  4. Minimum college GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
  5. Open to students majoring in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science.

Download the Ford Philanthropy Scholarship Flyer

 

Application Requirements:

  1. Completed online application
  2. FAFSA or similar State/Institutional Aid Application
  3. Resume
  4. Essay

 

Application Requirements: Essay, Minimum GPA, Transcript

Essay Details:

Describe a specific way you plan to leverage your degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Data Science to develop critical Future of Work skills and contribute to a positive impact on society (205-500 words).

Award Amount: $10,000

Award Details:

9 scholarships of $10,000 will be awarded.

Website/URL: https://www.hacu.net/hacu/Scholarships.asp

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Email: Scholarship@hacu.net
Contact Phone Number: (210) 692-3805
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Use the online application portal to complete a standard application and be matched for this and other scholarships by November 1, 2024 (11:59 pm CT)

Filters:

Eligibility: Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology
Applicant’s Current Education Level: College Student
Institution Type: Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)