Scholarships
Resources for Hispanic and First-Generation Students.
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Resources of First-Generation Students in STEM
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First Generation Foundation Provides resources and support for first-gen students pursuing higher education, focusing on STEM fields. Visit Website
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Generation Google Scholarship for Underrepresented Students A scholarship for first-gen students and minorities pursuing computer science or related STEM fields. Visit Website
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Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Supports students in STEM, focusing on underrepresented groups, including first-gen and Hispanic students. Visit Website
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Resources for Hispanic Students in STEM
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
Offers scholarships and support services for Hispanic students pursuing higher education, especially in STEM fields.
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The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
Supports Hispanic students by providing scholarships, internships, and job opportunities in STEM fields.
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National Hispanic Institute (NHI)
Offers programs and scholarships for Hispanic students, aiming to develop future leaders in various fields, including STEM.
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Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) Scholarship
This scholarship supports Hispanic students pursuing STEM degrees, with awards up to $5,000. Applicants must demonstrate leadership and service within underserved communities and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Scholarships
SHPE offers over 200 scholarships totaling more than $1,000,000 annually for Hispanic students pursuing STEM degrees.
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American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program
This program provides financial support to underrepresented minority students, including Hispanic students, who are majoring in chemistry-related fields. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000.
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Raytheon Intelligence & Space Underrepresented Minorities in Cybersecurity Scholarship
Provides up to $10,000 for students from underrepresented minority groups pursuing degrees in cybersecurity and related fields.
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Prospanica Foundation ScholarshipsAwards between $2,000 and $5,000 to Hispanic students pursuing degrees in business or STEM fields. Visit Website
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Resources for International Students in STEM
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Institute of International Education (IIE)
Offers scholarships and financial aid for international students pursuing higher education in the U.S.
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EducationUSA
Offers resources and guidance for international students interested in studying STEM in the U.S.
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Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Provides scholarships for international students looking to pursue master’s or Ph.D. programs in the U.S., including STEM fields.
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Scholarships for Mexican Students living in Border Towns
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University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) – Programa de Asistencia Estudiantil Fronterizo
Offers in-state tuition rates to Mexican students living in Ciudad Juárez and other border regions.
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University of Arizona – Programa de Exención de Matrícula Fronteriza
Provides in-state tuition rates to students from Mexico living in Sonora, allowing them to study in Arizona.
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Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) – Sister Cities Tuition Program
Offers in-state tuition to Mexican students from border regions.
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New Mexico State University (NMSU) – Mexican Student Program
Mexican nationals living in border states can qualify for in-state tuition.
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Texas Tech University – Bordering Nations Waiver
Offers in-state tuition to Mexican students living in border areas of Mexico.
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