One or more scholarships will be awarded annually to a resident of Berks County who will be pursuing post-secondary, under graduate education at an accredited institution and whose ethnic background originates from Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Central America or South America. Graduate students are not eligible to apply.

Scholarship applicants shall exhibit a strong commitment to academic achievement or demonstrate a special talent in the humanities or a vocational trade, and be actively involved in school and/or community activities. The intent is to acknowledge and encourage those individuals who have demonstrated a level of personal responsibility necessary to attend and succeed in a continuing education institution, and who have a financial need. Preference will be given to individuals attending continuing education institutions located within Berks County, but individuals furthering their education outside of Berks County will also be considered. The scholarship is available to high school seniors as well as adults who are furthering their education.

This is not a renewable scholarship, but past recipients may reapply each year and will be reconsidered along with all other applicants. Please note that some of the Berks County colleges might match awards given from this fund. Additional match money may also be given from other sources.

A requirement to submit this application is that you must submit your Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FASFA) form by April 1. For help in submitting the FASFA form, contact The Hispanic Center. Hispanic Center contact information is listed on page 3 of this application.

The deadline for submission of applications is March 1. Right-click here to download an application: traditional student and non-traditional student file.

To apply for the Hispanic Center Scholarship, please submit:

• a completed application
• a record of your grades
• a short essay
• information about the school you will be attending
• a letter of recommendation from an individual who can provide information about your character.