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Current Latino Scholarship
are the largest minority group in the United States. The population
of Hispanic youth between the ages of 16 and 24 is the fastest growing
segment of our nation's population.
of Latino students in all levels of education continues to be low,
while dropout and retention rates are still high. Hispanics lag behind
their non-Hispanic peers in college enrollment.
representation in key federal education programs, inadequate access
to academically rigorous courses and educational resources an insufficient
financial aid are the key barriers to improving the educational status
of Latinos. The average amount of Financial Aid received by Hispanic
undergraduates is lower than that received by non-Hispanic students.
students need role models and mentors.
diversity is a business imperative.
area economic interests are turning increasingly to Latin American
& Caribbean markets.
in bi-lingual students are a wise investment in our future.
University of South Florida is an area resource committed to serving
the educational needs of its diverse communities.
The USF Latino Scholarship is a university-wide financial need based scholarship designed to assist USF in achieving and sustaining the education benefits of diversity and increasing the number of USF students interested in issues affecting the Latino community and/or likely to give back to the Latino community after graduation. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA as calculated by USF; graduate from an accredited high school in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Manatee, Pasco, Hernando, or Sarasota; and demonstrate financial need as documented by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Strong consideration will be given to students who are: fluent in Spanish; first generation in their family to attend college; from diverse ethnic background.
To seek partnerships with businesses, organizations and individuals
in providing renewable scholarships and mentoring experiences to deserving
Hispanic students with financial aid need, graduating from Tampa Bay
offer scholarships to Hispanic achievers in need of financial help.
- To provide
scholarship recipients with role models and exposure to professional
increase the number of businesses, organizations and individuals who
provide financial and moral support throughout a student's college
- To build
endowments to ensure the fulfillment of dreams in perpetuity.
According to U.S. Department of Education Data, for every 1000 Hispanic
children who enter the educational system in grade 1, only 70 go on
to attain college degrees. Yet, increasingly, U.S. businesses are seeking
the best and the brightest bilinguals to lead in broadening Latin American
and Caribbean markets, as well as Spanish-speaking domestic markets.
Other sectors like Health Sciences and Education, for example, also
need educated bilingual professionals to serve increasing Spanish-speaking
populations in our state and nation. To address these opportunities,
the USF Latin Community Advisory Committee, a group of community leaders
who assist the President on Hispanic issues, began a privately-funded
USF Latino Scholarship program in 1992. The scholarships are based on
academic talent and financial need. Through private donations, the program
provides renewable scholarships and mentoring experiences to Tampa Bay
area Hispanic youth attending USF. Since 1992, the program has awarded
almost $1,000,000 to deserving students.
Student Eligibility and Application Process
To learn about the scholarship’s criteria, application process and deadline, please visit:
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