Deadline: 13-Nov-22
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) is seeking applications for its Youth Awards Program.
The Youth Awards was founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering its 24th year, the Youth Awards honors Latinx high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Business & Entrepreneurship, Community Service, Education, Engineering, Green Sustainability, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Public Service & Social Justice, Sports & Fitness and Technology.
Gold, Silver and Bronze recipients are selected in each category and receive a one-time grant to fund their college education or to fund a community service effort that tackles a social issue.
The Youth Awards program is the main pipeline to Hispanic Heritage Foundation's (HHF) system of talent that prepares and positions Latinx youth through the award-winning Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) program as they transition from high school, to college, to graduate school , and into their careers.
Categories
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Community Service
- Education
- Engineering
- Green Sustainability
- Healthcare & Science
- Media & Entertainment
- Public Service & Social Justice
- Sports & Fitness
- Technology
Regions
- Open to all US states and territories
Eligibility Criteria
- Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2023
- Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
- Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2023-2024
- Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
- If selected, attendance to virtual awards regional ceremony is mandatory
For more information, visit Youth Awards Program.
For more information, visit https://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/2022/forms/welcome.php