HMC PROGRAMS
Latino Scholarship Program
Scholarship Application Update!
Thank you for your interest in the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Scholarship!
The application for the 2026-2027 school year is now open and will close on January 12, 2026, at 11:59 P.M.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at scholarship@hmccoregon.com.
We appreciate your time and dedication, and we wish you the best in your academic journey!
2026-2027 HMC Scholarship
Application closing January 12, 2026 at 11:59P.M.
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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.
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber (Hispanic Chamber) announced this year’s Latino Scholarship Program award winners. A total of $114,000 was awarded to 32 students on May 23rd, 2025, during the Chamber’s annual Scholarship Award Luncheon at the AVENUE in Portland, Oregon. Oregon State Representative, Ricki Ruiz provided the keynote address, and Pamela Melchor Burgos provided the student keynote address. To date, the Hispanic Chamber has awarded over $3.2 million in scholarships to over 1,237 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 2026 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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