Program Description

The HSF/Achievement Scholarship Program is a scholarship available to current community college students residing in Colorado or Texas who intend to transfer to a four-year institution in the fall of 2014. 

Awards are $1,250 for the 2013-2014 academic year.  Selected students may receive $1250 for the first year and $2500/year for three years at a four-year institution.  Total four years of awards per student of a possible $8,750.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be of Hispanic heritage
• Be a U.S. Citizen, legal permanent resident or eligible non-U.S. citizen
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale.
• Must be a current community college student
• Must have a permanent address in Denver (CO) or Texas (TX)
• Must enroll full-time in 2013-2014 in a degree seeking program at one of the following community colleges:
  • Austin Community College (Texas)
  • Community College of Aurora (Colorado)
  • Community College of Denver (Colorado)
• Must Plan to transfer to a four-year institution in fall 2014 (Preference for University of Colorado, Denver and Texas State Univeristy, San Marcos)
• Preference given to Pell-eligible and 1st generation students
• Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in 2013

Community College students must:

• Be on-track to transfer to a four-year institution in fall of 2014
• Plan to attend as a full-time student and have completed the following courses:
  • Austin Community College (Texas)
    • English 1301 or 2311
    • Math 1314, 1332 or 1342
  • Community College of Aurora (Colorado)
    • English 121
    • Math 120 or 121
  • Community College of Denver (Colorado)
    • English 121
    • Math 120 or 121
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