HSoC Weekly Update

Dear Colleague,

As a reminder, we are pleased to share that the 2021-2022 HSF Scholar Application is now open, and invite you to share with your networks and community.

• Every year, HSF selects ~10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants
• HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training
• Career services include access to internships and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners
• HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, Healthcare Summit, and Alumni Symposium
• Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and select career opportunities with HSF corporate partners
• Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which ranges from $500-$5,000 and awarded directly to students

Deadline: February 15, 2021, 5:00 PM PT

Our website will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on Thursday, February 4, 2021, and will be offline from 6:00AM to 8:30AM PT. We apologize for any inconvenience, and appreciate your patience.

Eligibility:

• Must be of Hispanic heritage
• U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2021-2022 academic year
• Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)

About HSF:

HSF empowers families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible.

Founded in 1975, HSF has awarded over $650 million in scholarships. HSF Scholars have access to valuable Scholar Support Services and, as funding permits, Scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.

Additional Important information:

• It takes an average of 30 minutes to complete the Phase I of the HSF Scholar Application
• No essays, recommendations, or document uploads are required in Phase I
• To get started, visit HSF.net and log into or create your MyHSF profile to access the HSF Scholar Application

HSF Scholar Application Timeline:

• January – The HSF Scholar Application opens January 1 and closes, February 15, 2021, 5:00 PM PT
• February – Applicants are evaluated and the most competitive are selected as Finalists
• March – Finalists are announced and asked to submit essays, recommendations, transcripts, FAFSA, and other related documents
• June – HSF Scholars are announced (includes both funded and waitlisted Scholars)
• June to December – Final Document Verification (financial aid award letter, enrollment verification, and related documents)
• October to December – Awards are disbursed after verification process is complete

Apply Here: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship

Scholarships specifically geared towards HSoC Students are listed as well.

AMBER JADEN, SHERRELL, - February 4, 2021

TRE'REON ANTHONY, PRUITT - February 4, 2021

GABRIEL FRANCISCO GONZALEZ - February 5, 2021

Email: hsocmail@wisd.org
Website: https://hsoc.wisd.org/apps/pages/AboutHighSchoolofChoice
Location: 55 Northgate Drive, Waxahachie, TX, USA
Phone: (972)923-4695