PMAHCC Foundation Scholarship

Direct application

Up to $1,000

Eligibility

Demographics
Hispanic or Latino
Location
Pennsylvania
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Hispanic or Latino students, or those of Hispanic or Latino descent with at least one Hispanic parent or grandparent, who reside in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Westmoreland, or Washington County, Pennsylvania, may apply for PMAHCC Foundation scholarships.

Awards are up to $1,000, paid directly to the accredited post-high school institution. Past recipients may reapply annually if they meet requirements.

Applicants need a 3.0 cumulative GPA, full-time enrollment, and demonstrated community involvement. Submit the application, a 500-word essay, and a transcript by April 30.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Completed and signed application form
  • Transcript or GED test score results
  • 500-word essay
  • Completed and signed application form
  • Current, complete transcript of grades (official or unofficial; student-generated online transcript with student and school name; or GED test score results — grade reports NOT accepted)
  • If a college graduate student going for a master's or doctoral degree, a copy of your most recent CV
  • Eligibility: at least one parent or grandparent of Hispanic ancestry; minimum cumulative GPA 3.0; enrolled full-time at an accredited post-high-school institution; reside (or plan to reside) in Allegh
  • Submit via email to scholarships@pmahcc.org, fax, or regular mail by April 30
  • Past recipients may reapply annually if they continue to meet requirements.