Café Bustelo® aims to invest in the Latino community by awarding scholarships to those who seek better futures for themselves, their families and their communities. We’re looking for motivated college students with a passion for community involvement & furthering their education.
Think you qualify? By applying for our scholarship, you could receive one of ten $5,000 scholarships at any HACU-member institution!
All applications must be submitted by May 25th, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Open to the following:
Full-time undergraduate or graduate students of Latino descent. Must be 18 years or older and currently enrolled at a HACU-member institution within the United States, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Open to all majors.
How to Apply
Go to https://www.hacu.net/hacu/Scholarships.asp to access the online application and guidelines.
Write an essay of 800 words or less on the following topic:
Describe how your Latino heritage, family and the community in which you grew up have impacted your desire and motivation to obtain a college degree. Additionally, describe what you intend to accomplish with your degree and how you will give back to your community.
Application Tips
- Highlight work experience, extra-curricular activities, and community involvement
- Showcase your academic goals and/or career ambitions
- Be original and focus on qualities you’re most proud of, or experiences that have shaped you as a leader
- Have someone proof-read your essay before submitting
- Can be written in either English or Spanish