Hispanic Education Endowment Fund

HEEF welcomes students who are undocumented! The HEEF Scholarship Program considers applicants based on a combination of financial need, academic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities, community volunteer work, work-employment and home life. All applications are submitted online – click on “Apply for a HEEF Scholarship” above to go to the application site. Complete ONE application for the HEEF Scholarship Program to be considered for all of the subfund partner scholarships! Criteria Must be of Hispanic heritage First-generation college student An OC high school graduate or community college transfer student planning to enroll full-time at a four-year college or university Latino/a who has lived in Orange County, California for the past three years Demonstrate financial need through the completion of a FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application

1. Confirm current eligibility and deadlines on the sponsor website.
2. Prepare academic records, recommendations, and artistic work samples as required.
3. Complete and submit the application before the published deadline.
4. Follow interview, audition, or award-acceptance instructions if selected.

• Application form or online portal submission
• essay or personal statement (when required)
• transcript
• recommendation letters
• portfolio, audition video, or other artistic samples as specified by the funder.

HEEF welcomes students who are undocumented! The HEEF Scholarship Program considers applicants based on a combination of financial need, academic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities, community volunteer work, work-employment and home life. All applications are submitted online – click on “Apply for a HEEF Scholarship” above to go to the application site. Complete ONE application for the HEEF Scholarship Program to be considered for all of the subfund partner scholarships! Criteria Must be of Hispanic heritage First-generation college student An OC high school graduate or community college transfer student planning to enroll full-time at a four-year college or university Latino/a who has lived in Orange County, California for the past three years Demonstrate financial need through the completion of a FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application

Past recipient names are not always published publicly. Check the sponsor website or recent announcements for alumni when available.