HMC PROGRAMS
Latino Scholarship Program
Scholarship Application Update!
Thank you for applying for the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Scholarship!
All students who submitted a complete application on time will receive a decision, whether they are selected or not, by April 3, 2025. Please check your email for updates.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
We appreciate your time and dedication, and we wish you the best in your academic journey!
2025 HMC Scholarships
Application opening December 6th, 2024 – January 12th, 2025.
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Donations Make a Difference
To provide support and encourage Latino students to continue their higher education, The Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber provides annual scholarship awards to qualifying
applicants. 100% of your donation will go directly to supporting a Latino scholarship
recipient in Oregon and SW Washington. The Hispanic Chamber is a 501c3, non-profit organization. Federal identification number:
93-1156358.
2024 Scholarship Recipients
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber (Hispanic Chamber) announced this year’s Latino Scholarship Program award winners. A total of $117,700 was awarded to 40 students on May 3rd, 2024, during the Chamber’s annual Scholarship Award Luncheon at the Oregon Convention Center, in Portland, Oregon. VPS Board Director Sandra Zavala-Ortega provided the keynote address, and Elsa Moreno Rangel provided the student keynote address. To date, the Hispanic Chamber has awarded over $3.1 million to 1,205 Hispanic students in Oregon and SW Washington. Awards range from $2,000 – $6,000.
General Requirements
- Applicant must be of Hispanic ancestry, permanently residing in Oregon or Clark County, Washington
- Applicant must be currently attending a high school in Oregon or Clark County, Washington or have attended a high school in Oregon OR Clark County, Washington and currently enrolled in an accredited college.
- Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA as evidenced by a high school or college transcript.
- Applicants will be evaluated on academics, extra-curricular activities, community service, written essays and letters of recommendation.
- Applicant must be enrolled by September 2024 in an accredited community college, 4-year college or university, or an accredited graduate degree program
*First Generation Students & DACA recipients are encouraged to apply.
Program Supporters
Scholarship Donors
College Aid Links
The good folks at the Chamber have taken some time to gather a wide array of useful resources for prospective college students. Take a look at what we have listed and let us know of any resources that we should add to the list.
See the full list of resources →
Resources for prospective college students
- College Scholarships for Online Students: https://www.publicservicedegrees.org/online-degrees/scholarships-for-online-students/
- Ultimate Guide to College Admissions: https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/college-admissions/
- Tips on Choosing a Major: https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/choosing-a-major/
- Financial Aid and Scholarships for Students: https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/financial-aid/
- Guide to Visiting and Choosing a College: https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/visiting-colleges/
- Complete List of College Cost Calculators: https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/financial-aid/college-calculators/
- Guide to Graduating Debt-Free: https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/graduating-debt-free/
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