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¡HICA! Scholarship for Latinx Students

HISPANIC AND IMMIGRANT CENTER OF ALABAMA

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Funding Amount

Over $13,000 awarded to 15+ students in 4 years (individual amounts not specified)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

¡HICA! Scholarship for Latinx Students

Funder: Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama (¡HICA!)

Geographic Scope: Alabama, United States

Program Status: Active (launched in 2015)

Focus Areas:

  • Higher education access for Latinx youth

  • Support for two-year or four-year institution attendance

  • Technical/trade school support

  • College access and career readiness for immigrant youth

    • Eligibility:

  • Latinx students

  • Students pursuing higher education (2-year, 4-year institutions, or technical/trade schools)

  • Preference for immigrant youth facing financial, legal, and cultural barriers

    • Background:
    Established to support Latinx youth achieve their dreams of pursuing higher education. The program recognizes that approximately 98,000 undocumented Hispanic youth graduate high school every year, but only 5-10% enroll in college due to immigration status and lack of financial resources. Over the past 4 years, the scholarship committee has awarded over $13,000 in scholarships to over 15 Latinx students.

    Committee Composition:

  • ¡HICA! staff

  • College representatives

  • High school Latinx youth

  • Diverse group of Birmingham professionals

    • Funding:
    Funds raised through:

  • Fundraising events at local restaurants

  • Online campaigns

  • Individual asks and donations

    • Contact Information:

  • For contributions or recurring donor inquiries: Silvia E. Laxson at sespinosa@hicaalabama.org

  • For in-kind donations (restaurant hosting, food, entertainment): Arlene Flores at scholarships@hicaalabama.org

  • ¡HICA! Tax ID: 63-1225764 (501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity)

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Deadline: March 31st at 5 p.m. (annual cycle based on 2021 announcement)

    How to Apply:
    1. Visit www.hicaalabama.org/en/scholarship for application details and submission instructions

    Required Materials:
    Not specified in available documentation

    Support for Applicants:
    For questions about the application process, contact scholarships@hicaalabama.org

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    hispaniccollege-prepimmigration

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