FinTech Innovation Scholarship
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~May
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Twice a year
- Current deadline
- May 31, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines each year: March 1 · May 31
From the program guidelines: “Application Period: March 1 - May 31 annually (11:59 PM EDT)”
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Eligible organizations
- High-achieving students pursuing degrees in financial technology or related fields
- Students from underserved demographics including single-parent households and families with military backgrounds
- Background: Foundation empowers underrepresented and exceptional students to shape the future of fintech and make a lasting difference in the industry.
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Underrepresented and underprivileged backgrounds
- Exceptional academic performance
- Demonstrated passion for community impact
- Geographic Scope: United States (national)
Overview
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.
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.
What Louis Hernandez JRS Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $41K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $7,500–$23K
- By dollars: New York 57%, District of Columbia 43%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Flushing, NY.
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Fields of Work
- Education
- STEM education
- Minorities
- BIPOC
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