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Sallie Mae Fund's First in My Family Scholarship

The Sallie Mae Fund's First in My Family Scholarship is an award sponsored by Hispanic College Fund, Inc..

Scholarship information:

Amount of Scholarship: Minimum - $500, Average - $3000, Maximum - $5000
Application Deadline: 15-April
Scholarship Requirements: Candidate must be a US citizen of Hispanic origin residing in the United States or Puerto Rico, have a minimum 3.0 grade point average, be enrolled full-time, have demonstrated financial need, and be the first person in his or her family to attend college. Candidate must submit an essay, letter of recomendation. Activity in school and community will be considered.
Eligibility: Applicant must be a college freshman, sophmore, junior or senior.

Award sponsored by:

Hispanic College Fund, Inc.
1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Suite 460
Washington, DC 20006
USA
Phone: 202 296 5400 / 800 644 4223
Fax Number: 202 296 3774

To learn more contact:

Stina Augustsson or Jennifer Gutierrez
Program Manager / Junior Associate

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