Candidates must be 18 years old or older, committed to their education and to their community. The contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States, D.C. and Puerto Rico, and to all majors. Up to 9 scholarships will be awarded.
To apply, candidates must write a 800-word essay in which they describe how their Latino heritage, family, and community motivated them to obtain a college degree. The essay must also include a statement as to what the student wants to accomplish with their degree and how they will use their education to give back to their community.
The scholarship is sponsored by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) in San Antonio, TX, and Rowland Coffee Roasters, Inc., Miami, FL.
The deadline for this scholarship is usually in MAY of each year, and the award amount is usually $5,000.
For more details, visit www.cafebustelo.com/en/connect/scholarship-2017
