Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Scholarship Program

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is pleased to be the administrator of scholarship opportunities provided by our partners. These scholarships can help students cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, and other expenses (varies by scholarship).

Spring Application – Opens January 15

Build your scholarship profile today and let our system match you with HACU scholarships. New scholarships are added throughout the academic year, so remember to check back regularly.

We encourage all students to apply for our scholarships, regardless of immigration status. This includes international students and undocumented students, including those with DACA or TPS. While some scholarships may have specific citizenship requirements, our application system will match you with scholarships you are eligible for based on your profile.

HACU Scholarship Criteria
To be eligible to apply for HACU Scholarships, applicants must meet the following HACU Scholarship Program criteria listed below.

Current College or University Students:

• Are currently enrolled at a HACU-member institution in the fall 2024 term;
• Have graduated from a high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or outside of the U.S.;
• Have completed your first-semester of college at a HACU-member institution;
• Intend to enroll at a HACU-member institution in the spring 2025 semester/term of the 2024-2025 academic year.
• If you are transferring institutions, the institution must also be HACU-member to be eligible to apply; for the most up-to-date listing of HACU-member institutions, Please Click Here.
• Demonstrate financial need if required by the scholarship sponsor, typically determined by the FAFSA application or State/Institutional Aid application (non-citizen students who are not eligible to complete the FAFSA).

Current High School Seniors:

• Must be a graduating high school or will earned a high school equivalency diploma this 2023-2024 academic school year;
• Intend to enroll at a HACU-member institution in the spring 2025 semester/term of the 2024-2025 academic year. For the most up-to-date listing of HACU-member institutions, Please Click Here.
• Demonstrate financial need if required by the scholarship sponsor, typically determined by the FAFSA application or State/Institutional Aid application (non-citizen students who are not eligible to complete the FAFSA).