Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for this scholarship:

• Be of Hispanic or Latino origin or descent.



• Be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen, or international student (visa holder).

• Be enrolled as a full-time student at a college or university within the

Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan Area.

• Maintain full-time enrollment status as defined by the respective college

or university.

• Demonstrate proven leadership in both academic and community settings.

• Commit to volunteering for a minimum of 5 hours with the Hispanic

Chamber Cincinnati USA or organizations that support the Hispanic

community in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. The required hours must be

completed by December 31, 2026.

• Submit a concise video (maximum duration of 3 minutes) addressing the

following:

- Hispanic heritage

- Involvement with the Hispanic community

- Financial need and the benefits of receiving this scholarship

• Attach an updated resume and consider including your LinkedIn profile.

• Submit a professional, high-resolution digital headshot (JPEG format, size

under 5 MB; selfies are not accepted).

Note: Recipients of this award are ineligible to reapply in subsequent years.