Latino Scholarship Program

Latino Scholarship Program

Organization: Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber

Purpose: To provide support and encourage Latino students to continue their higher education through annual scholarship awards to qualifying applicants.

Geographic Scope: Oregon and Clark County, Washington

Program History: To date, the Hispanic Chamber has awarded over $3.2 million in scholarships to over 1,237 Hispanic students in Oregon and SW Washington.

General Eligibility Requirements

• Heritage: Applicant must be of Hispanic ancestry
• Residency: Permanently residing in Oregon or Clark County, Washington
• Education Status: Currently attending a high school in Oregon or Clark County, Washington, OR have attended a high school in Oregon or Clark County, Washington and currently enrolled in an accredited college
• Academic Performance: Minimum 3.0 GPA as evidenced by high school or college transcript
• Enrollment: Must be enrolled by September 2026 in an accredited community college, 4-year college or university, or accredited graduate degree program
• Special Note: First Generation Students & DACA recipients are encouraged to apply

Evaluation Criteria

Applicants will be evaluated on:

Academics

Extra-curricular activities

Community service

Written essays

Letters of recommendation

Award Information

Awards Range: $2,000 – $6,000 per recipient

2025 Awards: A total of $114,000 was awarded to 32 students on May 23rd, 2025, during the Chamber's annual Scholarship Award Luncheon

Contact Information

Email: scholarship@hmccoregon.com

Address:
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
1618 SW 1st Ave, Suite 250
Portland, OR 97201
OR
4400 NE 77th Ave, Suite 275
Vancouver, WA 98662

Mailing Address: PO BOX 1837 Portland, OR 97207

Phone: (503) 222-0280