How much funding does Latino Scholarship Program provide?

Latino Scholarship Program provides $2,000 - $6,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Latino Scholarship Program?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around January.

How often is Latino Scholarship Program offered?

Latino Scholarship Program runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected January 12, 2027.

Latino Scholarship Program

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber

Foundation Annual Grants for Hispanic Nonprofits College Prep Grants Educational Equity Grants

Funding Amount

$2,000 - $6,000

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: January 12, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

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

How to Apply

Application Process

Current Deadline: January 12, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. (for 2026-2027 school year)

Application Method: Online application

Required Materials:

High school or college transcript (to verify 3.0 GPA minimum)
Written essays
Letters of recommendation

Application Details:
The 2026-2027 HMC Scholarship Application is now open. Application closure date: January 12, 2026 at 11:59 P.M.

Contact for Questions:
scholarship@hmccoregon.com

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What Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2021: 56
Total given: $463K
Median grant: $6,550
Range: $6,000–$22K

By dollars: Oregon 87%, Washington 13%. Top recipient cities: Portland, OR; Vancouver, WA; Beaverton, OR.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.