HCF / Sallie Mae Fund First In My Family Scholarship

The Sallie Mae Fund First in My Family Scholarship Program, developed in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund, offers scholarships to Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college, and have financial need. The program is open to Hispanic Americans who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions.* Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000.

What is first in my family? Applicants are first in their family if they are the first of their siblings, parents and grandparents to pursue a bachelor's degree or the first to pursue an associate's degree.

Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States.
- Must be a current or rising undergraduate student who attends school in the United States or Puerto Rico.
- Must be studying full-time in the United States or Puerto Rico
- Must have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must be first in family to attend college for the upcoming academic year

For more information and to apply online, please visit:
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.113/default.asp

Application Deadlines:

4/15/2009

Maximum Amount:

$5000

HCF Sallie Mae First In My Family Scholarship