We’re in the final stretch of the 27th Annual Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards! With just two weeks left until the November 2nd deadline, now is the time to encourage the outstanding students in your network to apply.
The Youth Awards provide educational grants of up to $4,000 to support graduating seniors from the Class of 2026 who are ready to pursue higher education or launch meaningful community initiatives.
We’re looking for students who shine in the classroom, lead in their communities, and excel in one or more of our award categories: Community Service, Engineering, Green Sustainability, and Technology. For the most current list of categories, please visitwww.HHFYouthAwards.com.
To be considered, students must:
Be currently enrolled in high school, graduating in the spring of 2026.
Hold a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale.
Enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2026 - 2027.
Attend their virtual ceremony, if selected.
Beyond the grants, all applicants and recipients will join HHF’s powerful network of 300,000+ professionals and become part of our leadership pipeline advancing America’s priorities in education and the workforce.
Help us reach every qualified student by forwarding this to colleagues, students, and families who might benefit from this opportunity. Encourage the outstanding students in your network to apply today at www.HHFYouthAwards.com before theNovember 2, 2025 deadline.
For questions or assistance with the application process, our team is ready to help at YouthAwards@hispanicheritage.org.