Latinos in Technology Scholarship
The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley (HFSV)
About
A scholarship for Latino/a college students pursuing STEM majors, providing financial support, professional development, and internship access. Awards are up to $6,000 per year and renewable for up to three years. Scholars participate in mentorship, workshops, company tours, and networking events. The program aims to increase Latino representation in the STEM workforce.
dedicated to empowering the lives and futures of Latinos in Silicon Valley through community philanthropy, investment in educational excellence, leadership development, and the convening and engaging of the region’s dynamic Hispanic community.
Who can apply
Be of Latino or Hispanic origin
“Must be of Latino or Hispanic origin”
Have a declared major in a STEM-related field
“Have a declared major in and been accepted into a STEM program listed here”
Be a current college student entering your junior or senior year at a 4-year undergraduate college or university
“Current college students entering their junior or senior year at a 4-year undergraduate college or university in the upcoming academic school year and planning to enroll on a full-time or part-time basis.”
Be a current community college student transferring to a 4-year college or university in the upcoming academic year
“Current community college students transferring to a 4-year undergraduate college or university in the upcoming academic school year and planning to enroll on a full-time or part-time basis.”
Be a graduate of a high school in the listed Northern California counties, or a graduate of a high school outside those counties but enrolled at a college/university within the listed counties
“Graduate of a high school in the following Northern California counties: Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, Solano County, Sonoma County and Yolo County; OR, a Graduate of a high school not in the above counties, but enrolled at a college/university within the 11 listed counties.”
Have a minimum cumulative college GPA of 3.0
“Minimum cumulative college grade point average of 3.0”
Demonstrate financial need
“Demonstrated financial need”
Graduate of a high school in one of the listed Northern California counties
“Graduate of a high school in the following Northern California counties: Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, Solano County, Sonoma County and Yolo County;”