Congratulations on your goal of continuing your education beyond High School!
The York County Hispanic Coalition’s scholarship program may be able to help you achieve your goal of pursuing an undergraduate degree or trades certification.
Please follow the guidelines indicated below. If you have any questions contact us at: yorkchc@gmail.com.
Applications must be postmarked by April 25, 2025, and should be mailed to:
York County Hispanic Coalition
P.O. Box 722
York, PA 17405
¡Buena Suerte!
Guidelines
1) Scholarships are awarded to the adult students entering their first or second year of post-secondary education in Fall 2025. Each scholarship is valued at $500 for an Associate degree (2 yrs.), Trade certification, or $1,000 for a bachelor’s degree (4 yrs.)
2) Applicants must be of Hispanic /Latino Heritage.
3) Trade Certificate applicants must be 18 years or older, and those enrolled in a college degree program must be 25 years or older, either in person or online in an adult continuing education program.
4) Applicants must complete all sections of the scholarship application. Only completed applications by the due date will be considered.
5) Applicants must attach a letter of acceptance from the post-secondary institution they will attend in Fall 2025. Scholarships will be awarded only to adult students enrolling in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026.
6) Include your college, university, or trade school transcript if you are already enrolled in a program.
7) Write and attach the essay (1000 words) in response to the two (2) questions provided. They may be written in English or Spanish.
8) Attach two (2) letters of recommendation from non-relatives (e.g. professors, instructors, employers, clergy, sponsor.)
9) An interview will be conducted with finalists for the scholarship. You will be notified by telephone or email to schedule the interview with the scholarship committee. This meeting will be conducted in person.
10) Recipients will be invited to a scholarship celebration in 2025. This is a one-time scholarship.