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Achieving the Dream

The “Achieving the Dream” scholarship competition is open to all students of Hispanic descent, from Florida’s First Coast, who will be at least a college freshman during the upcoming fall term.

The applicant must be accepted to and planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited institution, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

The applicant must not be more than a third generation Hispanic with established home residency in the Florida First Coast region: Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Baker or Nassau Counties, for at least three (3) years prior to the award date of the scholarship.

Applicants must submit with their application, an official transcript, proof of enrollment, and an essay between 400-450 words explaining why they need or deserve to receive this scholarship.

The $2,000 stipend will be used to pay for tuition and/or books and will be in addition to, and not to conflict with, any other scholarships or grants that the student may be entitled to. The scholarship funds will be remitted directly to the bursars office at the students school.

Applicants must check the FCHCC’s web site for further scholarship requirements.

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