The Hispanic Business Council Scholarship Foundation of New Jersey (HBCSF) is encouraging Hispanic students to apply for college scholarships and book stipends for the upcoming school year. The scholarships and stipends are available to all New Jersey state residents of Hispanic heritage that are currently attending college or will enroll in an accredited college or university during the 2012-13 academic school year. Students can apply for the scholarships through the nonprofit group’s website at www.HBCSF.org.
HBCSF plans to award a total of $40,000 in college scholarships and book stipends. The scholarships may be worth up to $4,000 each and will be disbursed directly to the college or university of the student’s choice. In order to be eligible to claim one of these scholarships, students must remain enrolled full-time at an accredited college, university, community college, or trade school in the United States. Students must also maintain a 3.0 GPA as well as complete 80 hours of community service between June 2012 and June 2013. The stipends will be worth $1,000 each and can be used to cover the costs of books and other course-required materials.
Interested students have until February 29th to submit their applications via the nonprofit group’s website. Interviews will be conducted and the final award recipients will be selected by the end of March, 2012. HBCSF plans to honor the scholarship winners at the Foundation’s 21st annual Scholarship Gala and fundraiser in River Vale on May 3, 2012. All Hispanic students looking for additional funding to help support their college education are encouraged to apply for this scholarship and book stipend program.
