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Deadline

May 31, 2027

418 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

FinTech Innovation Scholarship

Organization: Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future (FABF)

Focus: Promotes and supports high-achieving students interested in advancing the world of financial technology by pursuing degrees in related fields.

Eligibility:

  • High-achieving students pursuing degrees in financial technology or related fields

  • Underrepresented and underprivileged backgrounds

  • Exceptional academic performance

  • Demonstrated passion for community impact

  • Students from underserved demographics including single-parent households and families with military backgrounds
  • Geographic Scope: United States (national)

    Background: Foundation empowers underrepresented and exceptional students to shape the future of fintech and make a lasting difference in the industry. Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of underrepresented and underprivileged children through education, healthcare, the arts, and youth leadership development. Founded by Louis Hernandez Jr., CEO of Black Dragon Capital℠.

    Recent Award Recipients (2024):

  • Mariah Hicks, 19 (Illinois) - Computer Science with minor in Economics at Spelman College
  • Program Details: The foundation received nearly 6,000 applications in 2024, demonstrating critical need for educational support in this field.

    Contact: For more information, visit forabrightfuturefoundation.org or contact the foundation through their website.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Period: March 1 - May 31 annually (11:59 PM EDT)

    Application Materials Required:

  • Academic transcripts

  • Essay/narrative demonstrating commitment to fintech and community impact

  • Information about financial need and background

  • Demonstration of academic excellence

  • Evidence of interest in financial technology field
  • Selection Criteria:

  • Academic excellence

  • Passion for fintech innovation and community impact

  • Financial need assessment

  • Alignment with financial technology career goals

  • Leadership potential
  • Note: Applications are evaluated by expert reviewers from the foundation. Scholarships are awarded to exceptional students who excel academically and demonstrate passion for community impact.

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    Fields of Work

    educationstem-educationminoritiesbipoc

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