The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is a national institution that strives to provide higher education to Hispanic students. The HACU network represents over 470 colleges and universities committed to this purpose.

Hispanics comprise one of the largest minority populations in the country. The HACU provides students with the opportunity to pursue higher education to gain the skills and expertise needed to work in their industry of choice. Through scholarships and grants, students are able to receive the necessary financial aid given the rising prices of colleges throughout the country.

Apart from scholarships and grants, the HACU also provides internship opportunities, college retention programs, advancement programs, and various career development opportunities to further promote the cause of serving the Hispanic community.

To benefit from various programs offered by the HACU, students must meet the eligibility criteria set forth by organizations providing the financial aid. These include the following:

• Applicants looking to benefit from scholarships for Hispanics must show the need for financial assistance to the sponsor organization in order to receive funding
• Applicants must currently attend a college or university that is within the HACU network
• The HACU only allows Hispanic students who have completed their freshman year, unlike the Hispanic Scholarship Fund that allows high school students, to apply for financial aid for pursuing their higher education

Three popular HACU scholarships for Hispanics

InGenesis Diversity Leadership Scholarship
To be eligible to avail the $1000 financial aid, the applicant must be a full-time or part-time graduate student attending Texas State University. The financial aid is also specifically available for female students who are of Hispanic heritage and are U.S. citizens. The applicant must also have cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and must submit an essay along with their application.

KIA Motors America Scholarship
Applicants open to all majors must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent legal resident, and must be attending any college or university under the HACU network.

Oracle Scholarship
Oracle offers scholarships for Hispanics students who want to pursue a degree in computer science, information technology, and other allied fields. The applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and must be attending a HACU network college or institution.