The Latino Hope Foundation provides scholarships to Latino students attending Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane Community College, Gonzaga University, Whitworth University, Eastern Washington University, Washington State University-Spokane and University of Washington-Spokane. The amount of the scholarship is determined by the established individual need of each Latino Hope Foundation Scholar. A primary mission of the Latino Hope Foundation is to take the hope of higher education and make it a reality for our Latino students who have been admitted to an institution of higher education and have exhausted all available sources of funding their education.
Selection Criteria
Students of Latino descent admitted to a College or University in Spokane County who have overcome challenges and adversity with preference given to first generation college students.
Scholarship grants are awarded to support students staying in school. Scholarships are granted for tuition, books, fees and for one time unexpected expenses that become a barrier to a student completing their education.
Applications are available every year beginning November 1st on a rolling basis and scholarship grants will be awarded until our scholarship fund is depleted. Our two major fundraisers are held every year during Hispanic Heritage month.
Latino Hope Foundation Scholars that are awarded a scholarship will automatically be given priority the following year to renew their scholarship before opening up the fund to new candidates if they continue to meet the following criteria:
1) Maintain good academic standing in their degree progam;
2) Complete 120 hours annually volunteering and assisting with the Foundation's scholarship fundraising events;
3) Connect regularly with their assigned mentor; and
4) Attend board meetings once a quarter during the academic year.
The opportunity to continue receiving a scholarship in subsequent years affords students continued support through their college career. Our Latino Hope Foundation Scholars are required to engage with their assigned mentors who can provide advice, support and professional development skills. These mentorship relationships will support our Scholars successfully completing their degree program. In addition, students will begin building their professional network while they are in college to assist them post graduation in obtaining employment in the Spokane region. Our goal is to increase the number of educated, professional Latinos in Spokane that will become engaged, active, contributing members in our community. Our Latino Hope Foundation Scholars are our future leaders.
Selection Criteria
Students of Latino descent admitted to a College or University in Spokane County who have overcome challenges and adversity with preference given to first generation college students.
Scholarship grants are awarded to support students staying in school. Scholarships are granted for tuition, books, fees and for one time unexpected expenses that become a barrier to a student completing their education.
Applications are available every year beginning November 1st on a rolling basis and scholarship grants will be awarded until our scholarship fund is depleted. Our two major fundraisers are held every year during Hispanic Heritage month.
Latino Hope Foundation Scholars that are awarded a scholarship will automatically be given priority the following year to renew their scholarship before opening up the fund to new candidates if they continue to meet the following criteria:
1) Maintain good academic standing in their degree progam;
2) Complete 120 hours annually volunteering and assisting with the Foundation's scholarship fundraising events;
3) Connect regularly with their assigned mentor; and
4) Attend board meetings once a quarter during the academic year.
The opportunity to continue receiving a scholarship in subsequent years affords students continued support through their college career. Our Latino Hope Foundation Scholars are required to engage with their assigned mentors who can provide advice, support and professional development skills. These mentorship relationships will support our Scholars successfully completing their degree program. In addition, students will begin building their professional network while they are in college to assist them post graduation in obtaining employment in the Spokane region. Our goal is to increase the number of educated, professional Latinos in Spokane that will become engaged, active, contributing members in our community. Our Latino Hope Foundation Scholars are our future leaders.
